Almond Spice Wafers Recipe

Name: Almond Spice Wafers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 cup blanched sliced almonds

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup blanched sliced almonds

1
Line two mini loaf pans (each 6 by 3 1/4 by 2 inches) with plastic wrap, allowing a 2-inch overhang.
2
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3
With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Reduce mixer speed to low.
5
Add eggs and spices, and mix well to combine.
6
Add flour mixture in three parts, mixing well after each addition.
7
Remove dough from mixer, and divide between prepared pans.
8
Cover dough with plastic overhang, and freeze until firm, about 1 1/2 hours or overnight.
9
Preheat oven to 400F.
10
Remove plastic wrap from one piece of dough; slice dough as thinly as possible with a very sharp knife.
11
(Keep remaining dough chilled between batches.)
12
Place slices 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with nonstick baking mats (such as Silpats).
13
Top each slice with 2 to 3 sliced almonds.
14
Bake until dark golden brown, 9 to 10 minutes.
15
Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
16
Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 1 week.

1179

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Almond Spice Wafers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Spice Wafers

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