Citrus Almond Cookies Recipe

Name: Citrus Almond Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups unblanched almonds, toasted; 1 cup sugar; 5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 large eggs; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 4 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

4 cups unblanched almonds, toasted
1 cup sugar
5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 teaspoons water

1
Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. In a large bowl, combine the almonds, sugar, chocolate and cinnamon; set aside.
2
In a small bowl, beat the eggs, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest and extracts until combined. Gradually add to almond mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
3
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined
4
. Bake at 325u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over cooled cookies. Store in airtight containers.

1985

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups unblanched almonds, toasted, 1 cup sugar, 5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), chopped, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Citrus Almond Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Citrus Almond Cookies

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