Almond Biscuits
Almond Biscuits
Ingredients:
- Flour 1 cup and 2 tbsp
- Eggs 1-1/2
- Butter 1/4 cup
- Vanilla essence 1/4 tsp
- Lemon zest 1 tbsp
- Finely chopped almonds 1/2 cup
- Almonds 2-1/2 ounces
- Icing sugar 1-3/4 cups
Method:
- Combine the flour, eggs, butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and chopped almonds to form smooth dough. Stir in the whole almonds. Divide dough into 3 equal parts and roll each portion out into a cylindrical log shape. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Place refrigerated rolls of dough onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool then slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Put cookies onto greased baking sheet and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. The cookies are very crisp when done.
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