Italian Almond Cookies

Photo: flickr user yashima

Ingredients

4 tablespoons corn oil

3 egg (XL)

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup toasted almonds

2 1/2 cups cake flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon almond or anise extract

Preparation

Mix oil, sugar, vanilla and almond extract until light and foamy. Add sifted dry ingredients and almonds. Mix with a spoon. Shape into 3 rolls. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Cool a bit. Slice on diagonal and lightly broil both sides. You may add orange or lemon peel for variety.