AUTHENTIC MANDELBROT

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I grew up in a Jewish neighborhood where a traditional snack was Mandelbrot. I so enjoyed visiting my friends as these homey cookies came fresh out of the oven with the most fantastic aroma. Luckily for me, one of the mothers shared this recipe and I've cherished and enjoyed it ever since.

Provided by Laura Walters

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Biscotti Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole almonds
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread almonds onto a baking sheet and toast in preheated oven until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool, then coarsely chop the almonds.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and orange zest in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter-egg mixture and mix on low speed just until blended. Stir in chopped almonds.
  • Divide dough in half. Grease hands to prevent sticking. On prepared baking sheet, shape each half into a flattened log, about 9 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide, and 1 inch tall.
  • Bake in preheated oven until light brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes. Slice logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices flat on baking sheet. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Flip cookies and bake until other sides are lightly browned, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 153.1 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

Mohammed Talla
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I'm not sure why, but my mandelbrot didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a bit dry and crumbly.


Eric Lake
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Mladen Opsenica
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I made this recipe for a Hanukkah party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


yxng_ charlie
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The mandelbrot was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Inna Ruseva
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This is a great recipe for a sweet and nutty treat.


Sidney Lucas
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mandelbrot didn't turn out right. It was too dense and didn't have much flavor.


Hassan Soiket
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I didn't have any almond extract, so I used vanilla extract instead. The mandelbrot still turned out great.


Saifeahammed Shuvo
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The mandelbrot was a bit dry, but overall it was a good recipe.


Lucy Mwangi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the mandelbrot turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Md Mishuk
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I'm not a big fan of almond flavor, but this mandelbrot was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Raghad El_moghazy
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The mandelbrot is delicious and perfect for any occasion.


Professor Paradox
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I've been making this mandelbrot for years and it's always a hit. It's a classic recipe that everyone will enjoy.


Mohib Mohib
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


farzana akter
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This is the best mandelbrot recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect.


TwoFeatherZ
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The mandelbrot turned out perfect! It was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I loved the almond flavor.