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Spanish Cookies
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1
t
Cinnamon 1
tb
Toasted sesame seeds 1/2
c
Blanched toasted almonds 1 1/2
c
Sugar 9
c
Flour 1
lb
Lard 2
tb
Grated lemon rind 2
Eggs 1/4
c
Sugar 1/4
c
Orange juice
Directions:
Place the cinnamon, sesame seeds & almonds in a food mill or blender &
grind until fine. Pour the powdered mixture into a large bowl. Mix in
the sugar & flour. Cut in lard with a pastry blender. Add lemon rind
& mix well. Turn the dough onto a floured board & knead for 5
minutes. Divide dough in half. Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper
& roll out each piece of dough 1/2" thick on the baking sheets. Score
the tops in 1*2" rectangles & bake for 20 minutes in 325 oven. Beat
eggs, sugar & orange juice together. Liberally brush on top of
cookies with the orange glaze. Bake for another 10 minutes. Cool
slightly then break along the score lines. Cookies will keep for 2
weeks if stored in airtight tin.
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