Almond Cookies

Ingredients (9)

• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds