Cream shortening and sugars til fluffy. Add egg and extract and beat well. Mix in flour, salt, and baking powder. Roll 1 Tablespoon of dough into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Flatten to 2 inches round and place almond in center. Brush with beaten egg yolk and water mixture. Bake at 350` til lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Cool. Store in airtight container. Lilli Beach ----