Best Enriched And Crisp Vanillaalmond Cookies Recipes

ENRICHED AND CRISP VANILLA/ALMOND COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. put the almonds in a bowl of a food processor. If the processor is small, repeat process and chopped almonds. Do not over process. Set aside.
• 2. Cream the butter and add the sugar by tablespoons. It is best to do this in an electric mixer with the paddle. If not, do this by hand with a wooden spoon.
• 3. Add the almonds and remaining ingredients and form dough. Divide the dough in half and roll each into 2 inch thick logs. Wrap them carefully in waxed paper and refrigerate them overnight or two nights if you wish.
• 4. Preheat oven to three and 350°.
• 5. Liberally butter two large baking trays. If you use both logs of cookie dough, you will have to bake two times. If you decide to bake only once, keep the unused dough in the refrigerator for a day or two, or you may freezer. Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator and slice as thinly as possible and place the slices on cookie sheets beating 1 inch space in between. Bake until edges crisp, about 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness of cookie. Makes about 80 cookies.

ALMOND COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Press three almond slices into the center of each. , Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

BUTTERY ALMOND COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown and cookies are set. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Roll in remaining confectioners' sugar.