CRISPY ALMOND COOKIES

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If you're really an almond lover, roll the dough in ground almonds before refrigerating.

Provided by Joy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons warm water
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons milk
¼ cup ground almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, and sugar. Separate the eggs and refrigerate the whites. Mix in the egg yolks and almond extract. Dissolve the baking soda in the water, and stir into the mixture along with the milk. Combine the flour, cream of tartar and salt; gradually stir into the sugar mixture. Fold in the almonds.
  • Roll the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the dough into 1/8 inch thick slices and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Brush with egg whites and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly colored. Let cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Shalome Joydhar
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I've tried several different recipes for crispy almond cookies, but this one is by far the best.


heather walker
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still really good.


Mailia Sears
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!


Hlengiwe Ntuli
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Noman Ch
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them.


rezcole
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious!


Ms Hamim Hamim
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I'm not a big fan of almonds, but these cookies were still really good. The crispy texture is what really makes them.


abundance esetejovwo
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I highly recommend them.


Onik Das
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great recipe to have on hand.


Ss Sagor
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These cookies are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. I will definitely be making them again.


shaequan eccleston
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Blanche Middleton
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! I love the crispy texture and the almond flavor.