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Italian Old-Fashioned Almond Cookies
Delicious Almond Cookies!
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- 2 Prep Bowls
- Cutting Board
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 2 cups Confectioners Powdered Sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Orange Zest (no white bitter pith)
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 Large Egg Whites
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Almond Extract
Instructions
- Place almond flour in a bowl large enough to hold all ingredients.
- After measuring powdered sugar sift it and add to almond flour along with orange zest, cornstarch and baking powder and stir to combine.
- Whip egg whites in a separate bowl to firm peaks.
- Add to dry ingredients along with the salt and almond extract and fold using a spatula.
- The mixture will become heavy and firm. (This is not a light and airy meringue style composition.)
- On a plastic food wrap lined baking sheet spread or press the mixture into a 5 inch x 12 inch (13 cm x 30 cm) rectangular piece.
- Use powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Freeze one hour or overnight.
- Cut the frozen dough lengthwise into 5 equal size strips using a sharp knife.
- Cut the strips into a 45 degree angle to obtain diamonds.
- Dip the surface of the diamonds in powdered sugar and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Part of the dough can be frozen for later bake off.
- Bake at 350°F until pale golden, about 17 minutes. Move to wire rack to cool.
- Store in an air-tight container.
- Enjoy!
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