How to Make Almond Cookies

It has been awhile since i did a "How to" blogpost and it is well overdue so here is a treat for you guys to try out if you have some spare time on your hands this weekend.

How to make Almond Cookies 

ingredients

2 Cups Flour 

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 salt 

1/2 cup butter 

1/2 cup  shortening 

3/4 cup sugar (can add up to 2 more tablespoon if desired).

1 egg

1 small bag of almonds

1 egg, lightly beaten 

Lets Begin =)

1) Preheat oven to 325'c/ Gas Mark 3 

2) In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3) In a Medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, shortening and sugar together

 

4) Add the egg and almont extract and beat until well blended

5)Add to the flour mixture and mix well

6) use your fingerw to form the mixture into a dough 

7) Roll dough out into circles and place on baking tray lined with baking paper

8) Place an almond in the centre of the cookie and press down firmly

9) Brush each cookie lightly with the beaten egg before baking 

10) Bake for 15 - 18 minutes til it turns light brown in colour

Happy Baking Guys and Dolls ! ^.^