Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger ground
  • 23 cup margarine softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup liquid egg substitute
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup almonds blanched, whole
  • 13 cup crystallized ginger (candied) minced

Method

  • Combine first 5 ingredients; stir well.
  • Beat margarine and sugar at medium speed of an electric mixer about 2 minutes or until soft and creamy.
  • Add egg substitute and almond flavoring; beat well.
  • Add dry ingredients, beating just until blended; stir in almonds and crystallized ginger.
  • Shape dough into two 12x 2 1/2 inch logs and place 4-inches apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350F (180C).
  • for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool on wire racks 15 minutes.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice logs diagonally into twelve 1-inch-thick slices.
  • Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 350F (180C).
  • for 12 to 15 minutes on each side or until cookies are golden.
  • Let cool on wire.