Almond cookies

Source: Mommy Logan

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup almonds, blanched

Mix dry ingredients. Cream shortening, egg, almond extract. Add dry ingredients and mix well with hands. Roll into 1" ball, place on greased cookie sheet. Place 1 almond in each center Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.