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Almond Crisps With Amaretto-glazed Almonds

A home-style Almond Crisps With Amaretto-glazed Almonds made with Unsalted Butter, Slivered Almonds, and Amaretto Liquor. Serves 30. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp
• 3/4 cup
• 1 1/2 tbsp

Method (preview)

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   For almonds: Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat.

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   Add almonds and amaretto and stir until almonds are golden brown, about 5 minutes.

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   Cool on paper towels.

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   For dough: Preheat oven to 350-degrees.

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   Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.

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   Sift 1 cup flour with salt into small bowl.

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   Blend in egg and amaretto.

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   Add flour and mix until dough binds. (Dough will be sticky.)

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   Divide dough into 30 pieces.

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    Roll each between palms into balls, dusting hands with flour if necessary.

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    Set on baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

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    Fill small bowl with water.

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    Mound sugar on plate.

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    Press glass down onto 1 dough ball, flattening into 2-1/2- to 3-inch round.

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    Repeat with remaining dough.

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    Sprinkle rounds lightly with sugar.

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    Gently press several glazed almond slivers into each round in flower pattern. Bake until edges of cookies are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Cool on rack. Just before serving, dust cookies with powdered sugar if desired.

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    Typed just for you by Karen Mintzias