Day 2: Almond Cookies

A crisp cookie with a great almond flavoring. And at serving size being 2 and only 100 calories per serving it's a great low cal cookie to make.

Almond Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions

• In a small bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Press three almond slices into the center of each.
• Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 100 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.