Citrus Almond Cookies

Citrus Almond Cookies
Citrus Almond Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 2g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 83 calories. This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe serves 72. Head to the store and pick up orange juice, eggs, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.

Instructions

1
Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. In a large bowl, combine the almonds, sugar, chocolate and cinnamon; set aside.
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2
In a small bowl, beat the eggs, orange peel, orange juice, lemon peel and extracts until combined. Gradually add to almond mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
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3
Roll into 1-in. balls.
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Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
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5
Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
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6
Remove to wire racks to cool.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough water to achieve spreading consistency.
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Spread over cooled cookies. Store in airtight containers.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In35 m.
Servings72
Health Score1
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