Almond Cookies¶
 Total Time |
|---|
| 20 minutes |
Ingredients¶
- 3 cups (360 g)
All-purpose flour - 1 tsp (6 g)
Baking soda - ½ tsp (3 g) Salt
- 1 cup (142 g) Blanched almonds, divided
- 1 cup (198 g)
Granulated sugar - 1 ½ cups (339 g)
Lard (or 1 ½ cups (276 g) 
Vegetable shortening) - 1 tsp (5 g)
Almond extract - 1 large
Egg - ⅛ cup (30 g)
Water - 1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Cookware¶
Medium bowl- Large bowl
Blender or food processor
Cookie sheet
Instructions¶
Step 1¶
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 2¶
In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3¶
Grind ½ cup (71 g) of the blanched almonds in a blender or food processor until they reach a fine powder. Stir this almond powder into the flour mixture.
Step 4¶
In a separate large bowl, cream together granulated sugar, lard (or vegetable shortening), almond extract, egg, and water until well combined.
Step 5¶
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
Step 6¶
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Step 7¶
Press one of the remaining blanched almonds into the center of each ball, flattening the cookie slightly with your fingers as you do so.
Step 8¶
Lightly brush the top of each cookie with beaten egg.
Step 9¶
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.