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Makes about 6 Dozen Cookies1 cup Butter Flavor CRISCO 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 -1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 -1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 -1/4 cups quick oats (not instant or old fashioned) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg Sugar for sprinkling 1/2 cup sliced almonds Heat oven to 350ºF. Combine Butter Flavor Crisco, cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in egg yolk, lemon extract and lemon peel. Combine flour, oats and salt. Stir into creamed mixture with spoon until blended. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Beat whole egg with egg white. Brush over tops of cookies. Lightly sprinkle with sugar. Lightly press almond slices on top. Bake at 350ºF for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheeet. Remove to cooling rack. |
