| Alsatian Christmas Cookies 1 1/3 c Flour 1 c Almonds, ground; toasted 2 ts Cinnamon 1/3 ts Salt 3/4 c Butter; softened 1 ts Vanilla 1/4 c Orange peel candied; minced 1 Egg white beaten w/2 tsp Water for glaze Colored icings; colored Sugar for decorating DESCRIPTION: Decorated cookies the grownups will love---they're loaded with toasted almonds and candied orange peel. Beat together butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, almonds, cinnamon and salt, blend well. Stir in orange peel. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate 2 hours. Preheat oven to 375. Roll out dough 1/4" thick and cut shapes with Christmas cookie cutters. If not using icing, decorate with colored sugar or gragees before baking. Bake 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Decorate with icing, colored sugars, dragees, etc. Store airtight at room temp one week, freeze longer. |
