Alsatian Christmas Cookies Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 c. Flour
- 1 c. Almonds, grnd toasted
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/3 tsp Salt
- 3/4 c. Butter softened
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/4 c. Orange peel candied chopped
- 1 x Egg white beaten w/2 tsp Water for glaze Colored icings colored Sugar for decorating
Directions
- DESCRIPTION: Decorated cookies the grownups will love-they're loaded with toasted almonds and candied orange peel.
- Beat together butter, sugar and vanilla till light and fluffy. Stir in flour, almonds, cinnamon and salt, blend well. Stir in orange peel. Wrap dough in plastic and chill 2 hrs. Preheat oven to 375. Roll out dough 1/4" thick and cut shapes with Christmas cookie cutters. If not using icing, decorate with colored sugar or possibly gragees before baking. Bake 9-12 min or possibly till golden. Decorate with icing, colored sugars, dragees, etc. Store airtight at room temp one week, freeze longer.
Adding to Planner
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 34g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 174 | |
| Calories from Fat 115 | 66% |
| Total Fat 13.22g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 7.43g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium 46mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 12.01g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.31g | 0% |
| Protein 2.27g | 4% |
