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.
Cream together butter and molasses.
Add eggs, ground almonds, lemon rindand almond extract; mix well.
Stir in Amaretto alternately with flour.
Drop by teaspoonsful onto unoiled cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for12-15 minutes.
Cookies will be golden brown when done.
Makes 36 cookies .