Amaretto Almond Cookies

December 2, 2024

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easy

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  • Preheat & Prepare:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper (no need to oil them).
  • Mix the Dough:
    • In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/4 cup molasses until smooth and fluffy.
    • Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup ground almonds, 1 tablespoon lemon rind, and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Mix until well combined.
    • Gradually stir in 2 tablespoons Amaretto, alternating with 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, until the dough is smooth and fully incorporated.
  • Shape the Cookies:
    • Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake:
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and firm to the touch.
  • Cool & Serve:
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy:
    • Makes about 36 cookies. Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
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Ingredients:

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0.5teaspoon almond extract pure
0.25cup amaretto
2large eggs room temperature
1cup ground almonds toasted
0.5teaspoon lemon rind grated
2tablespoons molasses
1cup butter unsalted, room temperature
2cups pastry flour whole wheat

Directions

1.
Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper (no need to oil them).
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2.
Mix the Dough
1. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/4 cup molasses until smooth and fluffy. | 2. Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup ground almonds, 1 tablespoon lemon rind, and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Mix until well combined. | 3. Gradually stir in 2 tablespoons Amaretto, alternating with 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, until the dough is smooth and fully incorporated.
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3.
Shape the Cookies
Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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4.
Bake
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and firm to the touch.
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5.
Cool & Serve
Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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6.
Enjoy
Makes about 36 cookies. Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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