Chinese Almond Cookies (Grandma Morgan)

1 cup shortening                                           

3 cups flour                                                 

1 tsp. baking soda                                      

1 cup sugar

½ tsp. salt

2 large eggs

2 tsp. almond extract

Almonds - blanched

Cut shortening into dry ingredients.  Add beaten egg and almond extract.  Mix and knead until soft.  Form into little balls.  Gently flatten to size of quarter.  Press blanched almond on top of each cookie.  Bake at 400° for 10 - 15 minutes.