Ingredients
1 cup butter-flavored shortening3 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups sugar1 large egg yolk2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 teaspoon lemon extract1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/3 cups quick-cooking oats1/2 teaspoon saltTOPPING:1 large egg1 large egg whiteSugar1/2 cup sliced almonds
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream the shortening, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, lemon peel and extract. Combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Beat egg and egg white; brush over dough. Sprinkle with sugar; top with almonds.
Bake at 350° until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks.
