|
Sesame-almond Cookies
Author/Submitted by:
Servings: 18
Categories:
Cookies
/
Desserts
Ingredients: 1
cup
FILIPPO BERIO Brand Olive,
Oil
1
Strip lemon peel (2") 4
teaspoons
Sesame seeds 1/2
cup
Dry white wine 1
teaspoon
Grated lemon peel 1
teaspoon
Grated orange peel 1/3
cup
Sugar 1/2
cup
Sliced almonds 3 1/2
cups
All-purpose flour 1
tablespoon
Ground cinnamon
Directions:
1. Heat oil, 2" strip lemon peel and sesame seeds in large skillet over medium heat until seeds are lightly browned. Remove from heat; cool.
2. Remove lemon peel strip. Pour oil and sesame seeds into large bowl. Add wine, grated lemon and orange peels, sugar and almonds; stir.
3. Combine flour and cinnamon in small bowl. Add to oil mixture gradually, stirring well. Gather dough into ball; knead once or twice until smooth.
Set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350'F. Divide dough into 18 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball and flatten about 3" across and 1/4" thick. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned and firm. Cool on wire rack. Store in covered container.
Makes 18 cookies.
| 
