Chinese Almond Cookies

• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. orange juice
• 2 tsp. almond extract
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2½ cup sifted flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. water
• 1/3 cup blanched almonds

Beat 1 egg well, gradually add sugar and continue beating. Combine oil, orange juice and extracts, beat into egg and sugar mixture. Sift dry ingredients. Beat half into egg mixture and fold in remainder. Knead slightly until dough is smooth. Form into 1 inch balls and put on greased baking sheets. Flatten with fingers. Slightly beat remaining egg with water, brush on cookies. Put half or a whole almond in center. Bake 350 degrees F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen.
(Brushing with egg gives a shiny top)