ALMOND WINE BISCUITS

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I found this unique cookie recipe in an old Goodhousekeeping cookie book. I think that they would also be good with walnuts or pecans. Yummy

Provided by Roda Laser @Roda

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup(s) flour
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) shortening
1/3 cup(s) sugar
2 - egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon(s) anise extract
1/2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon rind
1/2 cup(s) coarsly ground almonds
1/4 cup(s) sherry
1/3 cup(s) coarsly ground almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Grease cookies sheets. Place the 1/3 cup almonds in bowl; set aside.
  • Sift together flour and salt; set aside. Cream together shortening, sugar, and yolks. Add anise, rind, and 1/2 cup almonds; mix.
  • Mix in sherry alternately with flour mixture.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls into 1/3 cup almonds; toss to coat with nuts. Place 1" apart onto greased cookie sheets. Press with spoon into rounds, 1/2" thick.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

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