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Crispy Almond Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Joy

"If you're really an almond lover, roll the dough in ground almonds before refrigerating."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons warm water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup ground almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Roll the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly colored. Let cool on wire racks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by KATHLEEN NEWMAN
Very light and crispy, nice flavor, my family gobbled them up! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by muffins
Excellent ***** These are the best, I added extra almond extract and ground almonds. I did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2006 by Sinopa2
Yum! Delicious, rich flavor. I don't think I'll shop around for almond cookie recipes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2005 by Sunny
Good cookies. I agree that they do remind me of Snickerdoodles too. Crispy edges, softer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2005 by DANCERDEDE
Excellent cookies! Kind of reminded me of snickerdoodles except for the almond flavor instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2005 by MOEOCEAN
Super! I didn't refrig either MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2007 by Jackie B
I am a lactose intolerant (I used vanilla soy milk in place of milk) slacker (did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by Ashley8150
I did not refridgerate the dough either, and instead rolled it into 1 tsp. balls which I then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by bso
I followed the recipe exactly and was very disappointed based on the other reviews. I hate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by CIRCLIN50
very good! didn't refrigerate and roll, used scoop and pressed flat. spread w/egg white. ... MORE


 
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