Almond Flakes Normandy Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter | 2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs) | |
| Sifted all purpose flour | 1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs) | |
| Toasted blanched almonds | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Grated Or Finely Chopped) | |
| Confectioner's sugar | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Grains | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Egg white | 1 | |
| Almond extract | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Egg yolk | 1 , beaten | |
| Sugar | 4 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2758 Calories from Fat 1399
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 157 g241.9%
Saturated Fat 80.7 g403.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 507.6 mg169.2%
Sodium 418.3 mg17.4%
Total Carbohydrates 288 g96.1%
Dietary Fiber 10.8 g43.3%
Sugars 151.4 g
Protein 56 g111.8%
Vitamin A 79.3% Vitamin C
Calcium 21.9% Iron 55.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Blend in almonds, confectioners' sugar, and salt.
Beat the egg white and extract until frothy; add to flour sugar mixture, mixing until a soft dough is formed.
Shape dough into a ball; knead lightly with fingertips until mixture holds together.
Chill dough thoroughly.
Roll a third of dough at a time 1/8 inch thick between sheets of waxed paper.
Cut with a 2-inch round cutter.
Transfer to ungreased cookie sheets; brush tops with egg yolk and sprinkle each with 1/4 tea spoon sugar.
Bake at 30°F 18 to 20 minutes.
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