Dutch Almond Cookies
Need a vegetarian dessert? Dutch Almond Cookies could be a spectacular recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 148 calories. This recipe serves 36. A mixture of almond extract, butter, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes.
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and extract.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter.
Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Crumble 1/2 teaspoon almond paste over each; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges to seal.
Cut a small slit in top of each cookie.
Brush with egg white. Press an almond in each slit.
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool.