Quaresimali (Lenten Almond Biscuits)

Submitted by: Rosina 
An Italian biscotti - very crunchy. 

Hazelnut and Almond Cookies

Submitted by: Chuck 
This northern Italian cookie is crispy on the outside and chewy within, with a nice nutty flavor. 

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Diane's Almond Tarts

Submitted by: DI_ANE 
Precious little almond-flavored tarts with a dollop of raspberry jam in the center of each. 

Swedish Toscas (Swedish Almond Tarts)

Submitted by: NAPOLIMOM 
Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA
Living In: Coronado, California, USA
Buttery little tarts made in a muffin tin are filled with a brown sugar-almond mixture enhanced by a touch of cream. 

Wonderful Almond Fingers

Submitted by: Courtney 
I make this recipe every holiday season and everyone loves it. These cookies are light and sweet. They can be made a lot of ways with different extracts. Also the ends can be dipped into melted chocolate (they are very good this way). 

Almond Peanut Butter Squares

Submitted by: Thelma Waggoner 
I don't need to shop around to find a Christmas gift that's always appreciated. These easy-to-prepare squares suit anyone who has a taste for homemade treats. 

Almond Thins

Submitted by: Violet Gibbons 
Thin and delicate, these are perfect for everything from formal parties to your morning coffee. 

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Almond Cherry Biscotti

Submitted by: Marilyn Reid 
I love baking all kinds of cookies, but since I'm Italian, biscotti is my all-time favorite. I remember nibbling on these as a child each Christmas. 

Almond Pie Bars

Submitted by: Pat Habiger 
'I love almonds, and they really shine in these chewy bars,' enthuses field editor Pat Habiger of Spearsville, Kansas. 

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Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

Submitted by: Rosina 
It's been said that the lard is what produces the traditional taste. However, if desired, butter or margarine may be substituted for very satisfactory results. 
 
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