Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease 2 baking sheets and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, beat together margarine, flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar until it resembles crumbs.
  3. Beat in egg and almond extract until a smooth dough is achieved.
  4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  5. Press your thumb in the middle of each dough ball and place 2-3 slivered almonds in the indentations.
  6. Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water and brush mixture over the top of the unbaked cookies.
  7. Bake cookies for 15 minutes.
  8. Let cool on baking racks or flattened paper bags.