1 c. lard
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 c. ground toasted almonds
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg yolk, beaten with water
Whole toasted almonds

To toast almonds, spread on ungreased baking pan, put in 350 degree oven until lightly brown. Almonds will continue to brown after they are removed from oven. Grind 1/2 cup. Beat lard, sugar, egg and almond extract until fluffy. Combine flour, ground nuts and salt. Stir into creamed mixture. Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press a whole almond into center of each. Brush with egg mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until light brown and crisp. Cool over wire rack. Makes 8 1/2 dozen.