Danish "Mandel Kager" Almond Cookies

Description: Make and share this Danish "Mandel Kager" Almond Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 2/3 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, ground
• 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
• 1 lightly beaten egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

1. Cream the shortening, butter, sugar& egg.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon& cardamon.
3. Add nuts.
4. Chill.
5. Roll into 1" balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Flatten slightly and decorated with an almond.
7. Brush with egg glaze.
8. Egg Glaze---------.
9. mix egg yolks and water.
10. Bake at 375f for 10-12 minutes.