Ingredients

Safflower oil for coating baking sheet , 2 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour , 1/2 cup date sugar , 1 teaspoon baking powder , 3/4 cup honey , 1/2 cup safflower oil , 1/4 cup soy margarine -- softened , 1 beaten egg , 1 tablespoon almond extract , 1 cup whole almonds

Method

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet. , 2. In a large bowl combine flour, date sugar, and baking powder. In a separate bowl combine honey, the 1/2 cup safflower oil, margarine, egg, and almond extract until very smooth. , 3. Mix contents of 2 bowls to form dough. Roll in small balls about 2 inches in diameter. Press into circles and place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Press an almond into center of each cookie. , 4. Bake cookies for 12 minutes, watching carefully as they tend to brown quickly. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool on rack. , Makes 24 to 30 cookies.