French Almond Cookies Recipe
Thanks to my neighbor for sharing this excellent French Almond Cookies recipe. The French Almond Cookies is made with Nuts which is easily available at any grocery store. Popularly served as a Dessert, the French French Almond Cookies is liked by one and all. Never ever miss out on this great French Almond Cookies recipe.
Ingredients
1/2 pound butter
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 pound unblanched almonds, ground
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup blanched almond halves
Directions
Cream the butter with the sugars.
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Stir in the honey and almond extract.
Blend in the ground almonds.
Sift the flour with the baking soda.
Add to the almond mixture gradually; mix, then knead with your hands until the flour is well blended.
Chill briefly if necessary for easier handling.
Pinch off pieces of the dough, about the size of a large marble (3/4 inch).
Roll between the palms of your hands into an oval shape.
Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Space the cookies 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.
Press a blanched almond half into the center of each cookie.
Bake in a 350° oven 13 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and the almonds are lightly toasted.
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Stir in the honey and almond extract.
Blend in the ground almonds.
Sift the flour with the baking soda.
Add to the almond mixture gradually; mix, then knead with your hands until the flour is well blended.
Chill briefly if necessary for easier handling.
Pinch off pieces of the dough, about the size of a large marble (3/4 inch).
Roll between the palms of your hands into an oval shape.
Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Space the cookies 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.
Press a blanched almond half into the center of each cookie.
Bake in a 350° oven 13 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and the almonds are lightly toasted.
