CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES

Steps:

• Set oven to 325 degrees.
• In a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed beat butter and sugar until creamy (about 4 minutes).
• Add in whole egg and almond extract and beat until well blended.
• In a small bowl mix together flour and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
• Shape the dough into about 1-inch balls, then flatten slightly with hands.
• Place on a large buttered baking sheet.
• In a small bowl beat the egg yolk with milk until blended; brush the cookies with the egg mixture (discard any remaining mixture).
• Press 1 whole almond in the center of each cookie then sprinkle with about 1/8 teaspoon sesame seeds.
• Bake for about 15-18 minutes.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets then use a spatula to transfer to racks to cool completely.