CRISPY ALMOND COOKIES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Crispy Almond Cookies image

If you're really an almond lover, roll the dough in ground almonds before refrigerating.

Provided by Joy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons warm water
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons milk
¼ cup ground almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, and sugar. Separate the eggs and refrigerate the whites. Mix in the egg yolks and almond extract. Dissolve the baking soda in the water, and stir into the mixture along with the milk. Combine the flour, cream of tartar and salt; gradually stir into the sugar mixture. Fold in the almonds.
  • Roll the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the dough into 1/8 inch thick slices and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Brush with egg whites and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly colored. Let cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Abo Luqman
[email protected]

These cookies are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. The almond flavor is also very nice.


Curtis Stell
[email protected]

I've tried a lot of different almond cookie recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are always crispy and flavorful, and the almond flavor is perfect.


Astoria Greengrass
[email protected]

These cookies are so easy to make! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. No need for any special equipment.


Marcos Bidah
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of almonds, but I thought I'd give these cookies a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The almond flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Lord Harmony
[email protected]

These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Khalid Teqi
[email protected]

I love the crispy texture of these cookies. They're also very flavorful.


Waheed Ullah
[email protected]

These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Yaritza Velazquez
[email protected]

I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit! They're so delicious and easy to make.


Chronic Cody
[email protected]

I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies came out flat and greasy.


Sanel Jospeh
[email protected]

These cookies are a great snack or dessert. They're also very easy to make, so they're perfect for busy people.


Andjela Acimovic
[email protected]

I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves almond cookies.


Ahamed Zacki
[email protected]

These cookies are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. The almond flavor is also very nice.


kitykatking 999
[email protected]

I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


CARTER Koonce
[email protected]

These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste.


Polywave Islanders
[email protected]

I've tried a lot of different almond cookie recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are always crispy and flavorful, and the almond flavor is perfect.


Md noyon Sheak
[email protected]

These cookies are so easy to make! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. No need for any special equipment.


Ethan Cooksey
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of almonds, but I thought I'd give these cookies a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The almond flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cookies were also very crispy and flavorful.


Norica de Klerk
[email protected]

These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


khuram shahaid
[email protected]

I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Md Sobouj
[email protected]

These almond cookies turned out perfectly! They were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The almond flavor was rich and nutty. I will definitely be making these again.