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Italian Almond Cookies I

SUBMITTED BY: JJOHN32

"A nice easy-to-make bar cookie."
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 1 to 3 dozen
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  2. Combine flour, almonds, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream vegetable shortening and sugar. Beat in lemon juice and brandy. Beat in lemon zest. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking pan. DO NOT press down on the mixture.
  4. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until lightly colored on top. Cool in pan on a wire rack before cutting into large or small bars.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by S.KLOB
There was not enough liquid in this recipe. The mixture was nothing but crumbly mixture. I didnt press it down, like the recipe said. It stayed crumbly, never baked together like a cookie. I followed the recipe exactly...was just as crumbly coming out of the oven as when it went in.

60 users found this review helpful
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by meggie448
Sorry but this recipe was thumbs down. It was SO crumbly! Wont make this again.

6 users found this review helpful


 
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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 195

  • Total Fat: 11.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 17mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 2.7g

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