Ease of preparation rating: Easy
Yield: 12 Cookies
Ingredients:
For the egg wash:
2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
1 egg
For the cookie:
1 1/2 cups (350 ml) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
1 cup (240 ml) butter, room temperature
1 egg
1 teaspoon (5 ml) almond extract
Method:
Preheat oven to 325 F (160 C)
For the egg wash:
Combine water and egg, mix until uniform in texture.
For the cookie:
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Using a hand mixer, add butter to the dry mix in small increments, continuing to mix until incorporated.
Add egg and almond extract, and mix until just combined.
Roll dough into one-inch balls and place on ungreased sheet pan two inches apart. Press firmly on each dough ball for flatter cookies or lightly press for thicker cookies.
Lightly brush with egg wash and bake for approximately fifteen minutes.
Take out of oven, cool and serve.
