- Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
- Cream shortening and sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, almond extract and almonds.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate large bowl. Gradually blend into creamed mixture.
- Shape dough into 1 1⁄4" balls and place 2" apart on Sheet Pan lined with Sheet Pan Liner. Press a whole almond into each cookie.
- Whisk egg yolk and water together in a small mixing bowl. Lightly brush over cookies.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Per serving (1 cookie): Calories 100, Fat 6 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 2 g.
Nutrition information is estimated based on an ingredient database and should be considered approximate. The accuracy of this information is not guaranteed.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!
- Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
- Cream shortening and sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, almond extract and almonds.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate large bowl. Gradually blend into creamed mixture.
- Shape dough into 1 1⁄4" balls and place 2" apart on Sheet Pan lined with Sheet Pan Liner. Press a whole almond into each cookie.
- Whisk egg yolk and water together in a small mixing bowl. Lightly brush over cookies.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Per serving (1 cookie): Calories 100, Fat 6 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 2 g.
Nutrition information is estimated based on an ingredient database and should be considered approximate. The accuracy of this information is not guaranteed.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!