Almond Lard Cookies
Almond Lard Cookies
September 26, 2015
Persons
12
Serving Size
1
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ounces blanched almonds, about 1/3 cup
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plus one tablespoon cold lard
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 12 roasted almonds, unskinned
- 1 egg, lightly beaten.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small food processor, grind blanched almonds with two tablespoons flour.
- In a bowl, beat lard with sugar, egg yolk, grated lemon and ground almonds.
- Stir in remaining flour.
- On a floured board, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out cookie shapes with a two inch cutter. Transfer cookies to a lightly greased cookie sheet. Press a roasted almond into center of each cookie and brush surface with beaten egg.
- Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until nicely browned.
- Yield: 12 cookies.
Nutrition Facts
Almond Lard Cookies
Serves: 12
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Amount Per Serving: 1
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 6.4 | 9.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 2 | 10% | |
| Trans Fat 0 | ||
| Cholesterol 35 mg | 11.7% | |
| Sodium 6 mg | 0.3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.8 | 2.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5 | 0% | |
| Sugars 4.3 | ||
| Protein 1.8 | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium 12 mg | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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