ALMOND SWEETS

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These Italian-style cookies have a sweet name, but they are not overly sweet. They pair nicely with a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up. Recipe is from a Better Home and Garden Italian magazine.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 -4 teaspoons milk
colored crystal sugar (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease 2 large cookie sheets; set aside.
In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set flour mixture aside.
In large mixing bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil, vanilla and almond extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.
Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer.
Using a wooden spoon, stir in remaining flour mixture.
Drop dough by teaspoons 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake about 10 minutes or until golden.
Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
Frost with Almond icing.
To make icing, in medium bowl, stir together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 t almond extract and enough milk to make a smooth, spreadable icing.
If desired, tint icing with food coloring.
If desired, sprinkle lightly with colored sugar or multicolored candies.
Let icing dry.
To store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container and cover.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Or freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months; thaw and frost.

Nutrition Facts :

Vincent Kenzo

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These almond sweets are a classic recipe that is always a hit with my family and friends.

Bob Wisecarver

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I'm not a big fan of sweets, but I thought these almond sweets were pretty good.

Soha Khatun

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I'm allergic to almonds, so I couldn't try these almond sweets. But they looked delicious!

azrael

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These almond sweets are the worst thing I've ever tasted. I would not recommend them to anyone.

Shanti Pandey

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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my almond sweets turned out a complete disaster. They were burnt and crumbly.

Meg Net

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These almond sweets were a waste of time and ingredients. They turned out flat and tasteless.

Tasneem Abdelli

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I wasn't a big fan of these almond sweets. I found them to be a bit bland and boring.

Nunu Phionah

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These almond sweets were a bit dry. I think I would add a little bit of moisture to the recipe next time, maybe some almond milk or butter.

Aj Aure

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I found that these almond sweets were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.

Digit

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These almond sweets are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and special.

Galendra Loktam

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I'm allergic to nuts, so I was hesitant to try these almond sweets. But I'm so glad I did! They're made with almond flour, so they're completely nut-free.

Almamy Kanu

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These almond sweets are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over from making other recipes, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses them up.

Khan Amjad

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I love that these almond sweets can be made ahead of time. It makes them a great option for busy weeknights.

Petar Petrovic

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These almond sweets are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. They're not too heavy, so they're perfect for a snack or dessert.

Michele Ikreiwish

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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these almond sweets were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe and make them without any problems.