ALMOND COOKIES (MASSAFAN)

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 1/2 cups ground blanched almonds
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons rose water plus additional rose water for shaping

Steps:

  • Combine the almonds, sugar and 2 tablespoons rose water in a bowl.
  • Pinch enough of mixture to roll into ball slightly smaller than a walnut.
  • Using additional rose water shape balls into stars, pinching the points with fingers moistened with rose water.
  • Place one inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Let stand at room temperature for three hours.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, until cookies are set and faintly golden.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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