Best 5 Almond Fingers Recipes
Almond fingers are a classic Italian cookie that is a delicious treat for any occasion. With their crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior, these cookies are hard to resist. They are often flavored with vanilla and almond extract, and sometimes have a hint of citrus. They are also known as amaretti cookies, and can be made with different variations, such as adding chocolate chips or nuts. Almond fingers are a popular cookie to serve with coffee or tea, and can also be enjoyed as a sweet snack.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
ALMOND-TIPPED SHORTBREAD FINGERS
My husband enjoys these cookies so much that he usually can't wait until they're set to start eating them. If you'd like, try dipping them into melted semisweet chocolate and chopped pecans.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Shape 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-in. thick logs. Cut logs into 2-in. pieces. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip an end of each cookie into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Then dip into almonds. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS
Lovely crunchy almond chicken, serve with coleslaw and oven fries, for a nice summer supper. from the local newpaper.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400f degrees,.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk milk and egg together.
- Place half the flour in another bowl, in a separate bowl stir almonds with the remaining flour.
- To each bowl, stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Slice chicken into finger size strips.
- Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
- Lightly coat chicken strips with flour, followed by milk mixture, then coat with almond mixture.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
- Add chicken, cook in two batches, adding more oil if necessary, until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
- Chicken will not be cooked through.
- Transfer to baking sheet.
- Bake in centre of preheated oven until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set a wire rack on the baking sheet and coat it with cooking spray. 2. Place almonds, flour, paprika, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt and pepper in a food processor; process until the almonds are finely chopped and the paprika is mixed throughout, about 1 minute. With the motor running, drizzle in oil; process until combined. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish. 3. Whisk egg whites in a second shallow dish. Add chicken tenders and turn to coat. Transfer each tender to the almond mixture; turn to coat evenly. (Discard any remaining egg white and almond mixture.) Place the tenders on the prepared rack and coat with cooking spray; turn and spray the other side. 4. Bake the chicken fingers until golden brown, crispy and no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Nutrition Per serving: 174 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 66 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 27 g protein; 1 g fiber; 254 mg sodium; 76 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (31% daily value). Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1/2 fat
ALMOND BUTTER FINGERS
From "The Joy Of Cookies" by Sharon Tyler Herbst. This recipe reads "These buttery, crumbly, nut-coated cookies are the perfect accompaniment for coffee." Passive time includes 15 minutes cooling time in the pan, but there is an additional cooling period after that as well.
Provided by the_cookie_lady
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h15m
Yield 40 bars, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degress farenheit. Lightly grease a 10 x 15-inch jelly-roll pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and salt together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and both extracts. Stir in cardamom, then flour, 1/2 c at a time, blending after each addition.
- Use a rubber spatula to spread dough evenly over bottom of prepared pan, or dampen your fingers with water and pat dough into place.
- In a small bowl, lightly whisk egg white until frothy. Pour over dough; spread evenly with the back of a large spoon. Sprinkle nuts over dough and press lightly into surface with the back of a spoon.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown. Immediately cut into 40 (1 x 3 3/4-inch) fingers with a sharp knife while the bars are still warm. You can get 40 fingers by cutting 10 strips one way and 4 the other.
- Cool 15 minutes in pan on rack. Carefully remove from pan with a metal spatula; cookies are very fragile. Cool completely on racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
CHOCOLATE CHIP & DIPPED ALMOND FINGERS
For all you Chocolate Lovers with the richness of almond. I bet you can't eat just one! These cookies I make for the Holidays! Almond filling is defined (SOLO)it comes in only one size thats 12 1/2 ounces. Almond paste and filling are 2 different things! The almond filling give the cookie a very soft texture. www.solofoods.com
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream 14 tablespoons butter and sugar.
- Add egg and beat well.
- Beat in almond and vanilla.
- Sift together flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add to creamed mixture.
- Blend in 6 ounces of chips.
- Chill till workable.
- Take a tablespoon of dough for each cookie shape into fingers (if needed use flour to help form cookies) and place on greased cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle with sugar.
- bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
- Cool on rack.
- Dip one side of cookie in chocolate.
- Place on waxed paper till set.
Tips:
- To make the almond paste, it's important to use blanched almonds. This means the skins have been removed, which makes the paste smoother and more flavorful.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can make the almond paste by hand. Simply place the almonds in a bowl and use a rolling pin to crush them until they are finely ground.
- The dough for the almond fingers is very delicate, so it's important to handle it gently. Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, as this will help it to hold its shape.
- When baking the almond fingers, keep an eye on them so that they don't overcook. They should be golden brown on the bottom and slightly puffed up on top.
- The almond fingers are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Almond fingers are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their delicate flavor and crispy texture, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for something sweet to bake, give these almond fingers a try!
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