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More fat - flatter and chewier to crispier cookies.
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White sugar - crispy.
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Baking soda - cookies will brown in the oven.
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Almond Cookies
PREPARATION AND COOKING TIME: 30 minutes
YIELD: 20
- Preheat the oven to 400°F;
- Whip untill fluffy 1 stick (4oz) softened butter with 1/2 cup sugar;
- Combine but do not overmix with:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour;
- 1/2 cup ground almonds;
- 1/4 tsp salt;
- Roll into 20 balls;
- Slightly flatten balls onto an ungreased biscuit sheet;
- Press a blanched almond in the centre of each cookie;
- Refrigerate for 15 mins;
- Bake for 5-8 minutes or until golden around the edges;
- Allow to cool before serving.
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