These are those yummy almond cookies you sometimes receive at the end of a meal in many Chinese restaurants.
Place almonds in a small saucepan with a little cold water, bring to a boil, drain.
Split almonds in two. With an electric mixer beat together the lard and sugar until soft and creamy. Add the almond extract and yellow food coloring, if desired. Stir in the flour, a little at a time. Dough will be of a crumbly consistency.