Best 7 Crispy Almond Strips Recipes

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CRISPY ALMOND STRIPS



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Remember sprinkling cinnamon and sugar on pieces of pastry dough and popping them in the oven along with the pie you just helped make? That's what these crisp strips taste like. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cold butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sour cream
2/3 cup sugar, divided
1 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cut butter in flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in sour cream until blended. Divide dough in half; shape each half into a ball and flatten. Wrap tightly and freeze for 20 minutes. , Sprinkle 1/3 cup sugar on a lightly floured surface; roll each portion of dough into a 12-in. square. Combine the almonds, cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough. Using a rolling pin, press nut mixture into dough. Cut into 1-in. strips; cut each strip widthwise into thirds., Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WHOLE30 CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS



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These crispy chicken strips taste super-fancy, but the whole recipe (including the dipping sauce) comes together so easily, it can be an everyday meal. The dip is based on a Spanish romesco sauce and is packed with robust flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup salted roasted almonds
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt
1 pound chicken tenders
One 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers (1 1/2 cups), roughly chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet.
  • Pulse together the almonds, parsley, garlic powder, sesame seeds, thyme and 1 tablespoon salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs and no large pieces of almond are left. Transfer 3/4 cup to a shallow bowl for breading; reserve the remaining almond mixture in the food processor.
  • Press the chicken into the almond mixture until evenly coated on all sides. Put on the prepared baking sheet and broil, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crunchy and deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pulse the red peppers, olive oil and tomato paste with the remaining almond mixture in the food processor until a smooth and vibrant orange. Serve alongside the chicken tenders.

ALMOND STRIPS



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Can't remember where this recipe came from, but it is a family favorite and always made for Christmas cookie platters. These aren't overly sweet and are great with a cup of coffee or tea.

Provided by akcooker

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Stir together flour and baking powder.
  • Uaing an electric mixer, beat butter or margarine until smooth.
  • Add sugar and beat till fluffy.
  • Add egg and the 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; beat well.
  • Stir in flour mixture and beat until thoroughly mixed.
  • Divide the dough in fourths; roll each portion into a twelve inch roll.
  • Place 2 rolls four to five inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • (To facilitate cutting, use cookie sheets without sides-- or the back of cookie sheets with sides.) Flatten each roll till it is about 3 inches wide.
  • Repeat with remaining rolls.
  • Brush each flattened roll with a little milk and sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of the the sliced almonds.
  • Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • While still warm, cut crosswise at a diagonal into 1 inch strips.
  • Cool completely.
  • Stir together the powdered sugar, the 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and the milk to make a thin frosting.
  • Drizzle frosting lightly back and forth over strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 30.6, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 0.8

CRISPY ALMOND STRIPS



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Remember sprinkling cinnamon and sugar on pieces of pastry dough and popping them in the oven along with the pie you just helped make? That's what these crisp strips taste like.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cold butter (no substitutes)
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sour cream
⅔ cup sugar, divided
1 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cut butter in flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in sour cream until blended. Divide in half; shape each half into a ball and flatten. Wrap tightly and freeze for 20 minutes. Sprinkle 1/3 cup sugar on a lightly floured surface; roll each portion of dough into a 12-in. square. Combine almonds, cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough. Using a rolling pin, press nut mixture into dough. Cut into 1-in. strips; cut each strip widthwise into thirds. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 38.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ALMOND THINS



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Thin and delicate, these are perfect for everything from formal parties to your morning coffee.

Provided by Violet Gibbons

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 32m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter
1 egg
1 cup white sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. Sift together the flour and salt and slowly stir into butter mixture until just blended.
  • Divide batter in half and place each half on in the center of two ungreased, flat-sided cookie sheets. Dip a spatula in warm water and spread batter to cover the entire baking sheet, making sure batter is spread evenly. Sprinkle almonds and press gently into dough.
  • Bake each sheet about 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Cut hot cookies into 2-inch squares. Return to oven and bake until lightly golden... about 5 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent over baking.
  • Remove from oven to a wire rack. Slide spatula under cookies to loosen. Cool completely on cookie sheets. Store in airtight containers with waxed paper between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 33.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHERRY & ALMOND CRISPY SQUARES



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This grown-up version of a kiddie favorite will please the whole family. Everyone will agree it's delicious! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon almond extract
6 cups crisp rice cereal
3 cups salted roasted almonds, divided
1-1/2 cups dried cherries, divided

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Stir in the cereal, 1 cup almonds and 1 cup cherries. , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds and cherries; gently press onto cereal mixture. Cool. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ALMOND CRISPS



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Crunchy, buttery and nutty, these crisps are a delightful addition to any holiday cookie plate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 4 to 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups unblanched almonds, finely ground
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup unblanched almond slices
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment, and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites. Beat on medium speed until thick, about 3 minutes. Beat in extracts.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball with dampened fingers, and gently press 2 sliced almonds on top.
  • Bake until just brown on top, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and place on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheet while still warm, and place on a wire rack to cool.

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