BOLIVIAN ALMOND COOKIES

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cup(s) whole almonds
1 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) sugar
3/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract
2 - eggs
2 tablespoon(s) milk
1 tablespoon(s) grated lemon peel
1 cup(s) sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Place whole almonds in food processor. Pulse until almonds are ground but not pasty. Combine ground almonds, flour, and salt in medium bowl.
  • Beat sugar, butter, vanilla, and almond extract in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and milk. Gradually add half of flour mixture at low speed until well blended. Stir in lemon peel and remaining flour mixture.
  • Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with spoon; top with sliced almonds. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

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