Remove the cookies from the cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack. Evenly spread almonds on waxed paper. In a small saucepan or pot heat the chocolate and shortening on low heat just until melted, stirring occasionally. Using a pastry brush, brush the bottoms of the cookies with the chocolate. Press cookies with chocolate sides down into almonds.
Place cookies with chocolate-almond sides up on a wire rack.
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