ALMOND SWEETS
These Italian-style cookies have a sweet name, but they are not overly sweet. They pair nicely with a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up. Recipe is from a Better Home and Garden Italian magazine.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease 2 large cookie sheets; set aside.
- In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set flour mixture aside.
- In large mixing bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil, vanilla and almond extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.
- Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir in remaining flour mixture.
- Drop dough by teaspoons 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake about 10 minutes or until golden.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
- Frost with Almond icing.
- To make icing, in medium bowl, stir together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 t almond extract and enough milk to make a smooth, spreadable icing.
- If desired, tint icing with food coloring.
- If desired, sprinkle lightly with colored sugar or multicolored candies.
- Let icing dry.
- To store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container and cover.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Or freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months; thaw and frost.
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Md Kauser
[email protected]These almond sweets were a little bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think next time I'll reduce the amount of sugar by half.
Farrell Cruz
[email protected]I've been looking for a good almond sweets recipe and this one is perfect! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
michelle kirk
[email protected]These almond sweets are so good! I love the way the almonds add a bit of crunch to the soft and chewy texture. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Funny
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The almond sweets were delicious! They're a great balance of sweet and savory, and the texture is perfect.
Sisay Abebe
[email protected]These almond sweets were a hit at my last dinner party. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive. I'll definitely be making them again!
jobeda begum
[email protected]I've made these almond sweets several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of the almonds and the honey.
Luka Marsic
[email protected]This was my first time making almond sweets and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were delicious. The only thing I would say is that they were a little bit too sweet for my taste, so next time I'll reduce the amount of sug
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[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's become one of my go-to desserts. The almond flavor is rich and nutty, and the texture is perfectly chewy. I love serving these at parties because they're always a hit!