ALMOND COOKIES (MASSAFAN)

Almond Cookies (Massafan) image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups ground blanched almonds
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons rose water plus additional rose water for shaping

Steps:

Combine the almonds, sugar and 2 tablespoons rose water in a bowl.
Pinch enough of mixture to roll into ball slightly smaller than a walnut.
Using additional rose water shape balls into stars, pinching the points with fingers moistened with rose water.
Place one inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Let stand at room temperature for three hours.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, until cookies are set and faintly golden.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams