Stamie'S Almond Cookies Recipe | Food Network

Ingredients

• 1 (6 –ounce) bag white slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 -cup sugar, plus 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 pound unsalted butter
• 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 3 eggs
• 1 ounce brandy
• 3 tablespoons pure almond extract
• 3 tablespoons butter flavoring
• 5 heaping tablespoons baking powder
• 7 to 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white mixed with 1 tablespoon water, for glaze
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 (6-ounce) jar apricot preserves