Italian Almond Biscuits

Crisp almond cookies, ideal for dipping into a glass of dessert wine.

• Calories: 105 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup margarine
• 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1 cup finely chopped almonds
• 5 ounces almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the flour, eggs, margarine, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and chopped almonds to form a smooth dough. Stir in the whole almonds.

Step 2

Divide dough into 3 equal parts and roll each portion out into a cylindrical log shape. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place refrigerated rolls of dough onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool then slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Put cookies onto greased baking sheet and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. The cookies are very crisp when done.