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almond snowflake cookies on a serving plate

Almond Snowflake Cookies

Nothing beats a simple cookie: egg, sugar, and almonds. When I added the flavoring fiori di Sicilia, it transported me back to my childhood. It reminded me of those classic Italian nougat candies from La Florentine that came in little boxes. My favorite was the orange ones with the picture of Ippolita on them. Have you ever had one?? Back then these candies were only available at holiday time. These cookies have just enough sweetness, along with a hint of orange, citrus, and vanilla. That is positively addictive. Each one is shaped a little different, like a snowflake. They are so good and will disappear as quickly as a snowflake too!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Resting Time 10 mins
Total Time 50 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 6 T Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1¼ cup Sliced Almonds
  • ½ tsp Fiori di Sicilia

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325° F.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg and sugar until thick and creamy.
    mixing the sugar and the eggs
  • Add the almonds; mix until combined. Stir in the fiori di Sicilia.
    adding the almonds and the extract
  • The batter will start to separate, so work quickly! If it starts to separate just stir to remix.
    separated batter
  • Scoop 1 heaping teaspoon of the batter for each cookie onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Space each cookie 2 inches apart.
    scooping a heaping scoop of batter onto the baking sheet
  • Flatten out cookie with a fork.
    flattening with a fork
  • Bake at 325° F for 20 minutes until golden brown. Let the cookies to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the baking sheet. Transfer to rack and let cool completely before serving.

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
– Fiori di Sicilia, Extract is a combination of citrus and vanilla that is positively addictive. It is very popular in Italian baking. I think it’s a must have for all your baking goodies. You can add it to all your baking items that call for vanilla. Just use a ½ tsp. that enough brighten up but not overpower your recipe. It can be purchased at King Arthur. Keep it in your refrigerator and it will last a long time.
– Dorie Greenspan’s 3 ingredient cookies inspire this recipe. I added the fiori di Sicilia which I think give them a nice a sublime flavor! Try to eat just one!
– I called them snowflakes, because each one is different in shape, like a snowflake.
– If the weather is humid it will make the cookies soften and become a bit soggy. Just place back in a 350° F oven for 6 minutes until crisp again.
  • Store in an air tight container.