Thin Almond Saffron Cookies
Description
This International dessert features Whole blanched almonds, Saffron threads, Unsalted butter, Sugar, Egg; beaten. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Grind the almonds and set aside.
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Place the saffron threads in a cooking spoon and heat, then crush to powder with a teaspoon.
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Combine powder with butter and sugar and beat until creamy.
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Gradually add egg while continuing to beat, then beat in lemon juice.
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Sift together the flour, corn starch, and baking powder.
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Combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture and the almond and form into a ball.
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Wrap ball in plastic wrap and chill for anhour.
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Roll out half the dough on a floured board to about 1/8 inch thick,
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sprinkle top with granulated sugar and
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cut into 2 inch rounds.
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Place on a buttered baking sheet and
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bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, until edges are just beginning to turn golden.
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Cool on racks.
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repeat with remaining dough
Nutrition Facts
Servings 100
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 749.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32.7g51%
- Saturated Fat 16.0g80%
- Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
- Sodium 90.8mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 102.6g35%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
- Sugars 31.1g
- Protein 12.6g26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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