2 3/4 cup flour
2 tbsp milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup butter
1 tsp almond extract
1 egg (beaten)
1 sliced or slivered almonds
Directions
Thoroughly mix all ingredients together. Roll dough into 1 inch balls
(or rounded teaspoons) onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with
thumb. Top with almonds. Bake at 325 for 8-10 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.
Enjoy!
Servings: 15 servings
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