Mrs. Fields & iVillage 30th Anniversary Cookie Contest (686 photos) My Own Creation (274 photos)

Royal Almond Cookies

Baking time: 8-10 min. at 400 degrees F. Yield: 3 doz.
1/2 cup butter or shortening
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 egg yolks, hard cooked and mashed
1 tsp. almond extract
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour

Directions:
1. Cream butter or shortening add sugar gradually and cream well. Add yolks and extract. Add flour slowly.Mix thouroughly.
2. Fill cookie press, using star shape.
3. Form cookies approx. 2 in. long on ungreased aluminum cookie sheets.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 min. until a light golden brown.

This recipe was handed down to me from my Mom. These cookies are so delicious and delicate you won't be able to stop after one !!! Enjoy with a really great cup of coffee or tea after a long day, for a pampered treat !!!