Simple cookie covered with thin slices of almonds and sugar to give an extra crunch. These cookies are easy to make and cut in the shape of diamonds to make an elegant presentation. My boys love these cookies and this is another cookie I love to make during Christmas.
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| Almond Cookies |
Ingredients
2 sticks unsalted butter softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 tsp almond extract
3 cups flour
To decorate cookies
White from one large egg lightly beaten
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sugar
Steps
1. In a large bowl mix all ingredients except the flour till it is fluffy. Add flour little at a time and mix till well blended. Divide dough in half and wrap separately and refrigerate 1 hour until firm.
2. Heat oven to 325 F. Have cookie sheet ready.
3. On a lightly floured surface roll dough into 12 inch square.
4. Cut dough with a pizza cutter into 8 strips and then diagonally to form diamonds. Place on cookie sheet 1inch apart. repeat with remaining dough.
5. Brush the surface of the dough with egg white, gently press the almond slices on it and sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake 8 - 10 minutes till edges are light brown.
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