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Amaretto Almond Cookies Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time45 mins

Amaretto almond cookies are a type of Italian cookie that is made with almonds, amaretto liqueur, and egg whites. They are often decorated with a whole almond on top and are served at weddings and other special occasions.

 ½ c butter
 ½ ts grated lemon rind
 2 tb molasses
 1 ts almond extract
 2 ea eggs
 ½ c Amaretto
 1 c ground toasted almonds
 2 c whole wheat pastry flour
1

Cream together butter and molasses.

2

Add eggs, ground almonds, lemon rindand almond extract; mix well.

3

Stir in Amaretto alternately with flour.

4

Drop by teaspoonsful onto unoiled cookie sheets.

5

Bake at 350 degrees for12-15 minutes.

6

Cookies will be golden brown when done.

7

Makes 36 cookies .