Nick Z's Almond Cookies
Almond Cookies
Almond cookies are lighter and more delicately flavored than
most cookies. This easy to make recipe for Almond cookies
comes courtesy of Carol Pereginelli, About's Guide to Desserts
and Baking
Makes 30 - 35 cookies
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon almond extract
1/4 pound whole, blanched almonds
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. In a food processor,
mix the flour, sugar, butter, salt and baking soda until
it forms little balls. Add the eggs and almond extract.
Roll out the dough on floured surface. Cut with 2 1/2 inch
cookie cutter. Place on greased cookie sheet and place
an almond in center of each cookie. Bake for 25 minutes.
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