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almond cookie cut outs

(1 rating)
CarolAJ avatar
Recipe by
Carol Junkins
@CarolAJ
Hanson, MA

This recipe came from a newspaper many years ago to be made for Valentine's Day ~ they were heart shaped. The flavor of the almond is wonderful and they come out crisp on the outside !

(1 rating)
yield 4 doz.
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For almond cookie cut outs

  • 4 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 c
    shortening
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • BRUSH ON TOP:
  • 1
    egg yolk beaten
  • 1 Tbsp
    water
  • 60
    shelled almonds

How To Make almond cookie cut outs

  • 1
    Pre heat oven 375 DF Sift flour with baking powder into large bowl. Add shortening, sugar almond and vanilla extracts, salt and beaten egg. Knead the mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • 2
    Turn dough onto an unfloured surface. Lightly pat into 1/4" thickness with a floured 2 1/2 " heart shaped (or any shape) cookie cutter, cut out cookies.
  • 3
    Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Combine the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush on top and press one almond in center of each.
  • 4
    Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
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