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Thin Almond Saffron Cookies

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 100
Calories: 749.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 1/4 cup Whole blanched almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Saffron threads
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg; beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Corn starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
Directions
  1. 1
    Grind the almonds and set aside.
  2. 2
    Place the saffron threads in a cooking spoon and heat, then crush to powder with a teaspoon.
  3. 3
    Combine powder with butter and sugar and beat until creamy.
  4. 4
    Gradually add egg while continuing to beat, then beat in lemon juice.
  5. 5
    Sift together the flour, corn starch, and baking powder.
  6. 6
    Combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture and the almond and form into a ball.
  7. 7
    Wrap ball in plastic wrap and chill for anhour.
  8. 8
    Roll out half the dough on a floured board to about 1/8 inch thick,
  9. 9
    sprinkle top with granulated sugar and
  10. 10
    cut into 2 inch rounds.
  11. 11
    Place on a buttered baking sheet and
  12. 12
    bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, until edges are just beginning to turn golden.
  13. 13
    Cool on racks.
  14. 14
    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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