• 10 almonds, cut in half
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon water

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream together the egg, shortening, sugar, water and almond extract.

Add the sifted dry ingredients and coconut.

Knead the dough for a few moments. Shape into small balls.

Placed on greased cookie sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour.

Put 1/2 almond on top of each cookie.Bake the cookies for about 12-15 minutes.