Almond Thins

Name: Almond Thins
Prep time: 32 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 72
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters sliced almonds; 1 egg; 414 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 237 milliliters unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 237 milliliters white sugar

Almond Thins might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre repertoire. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 68 calories, 1g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 72. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 32 minutes. Head to the store and pick up butter, egg, vanillan extract, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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Sugar

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Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. Sift together the flour and salt and slowly stir into butter mixture until just blended.

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Divide batter in half and place each half on in the center of two ungreased, flat-sided cookie sheets. Dip a spatula in warm water and spread batter to cover the entire baking sheet, making sure batter is spread evenly.

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Sprinkle almonds and press gently into dough.

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Bake each sheet about 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.

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Cut hot cookies into 2-inch squares. Return to oven and bake until lightly golden... about 5 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent over baking.

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Remove from oven to a wire rack. Slide spatula under cookies to loosen. Cool completely on cookie sheets. Store in airtight containers with waxed paper between layers.

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