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dough flour sugar margarine baking powder eggs vanilla lemon zest filling ground almonds sugar water almond extract Icing icing sugar
Viewed: 67 - Published at: 5 years agoIngredients
- Dough
- 14 ounces all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 ounces sugar
- 4 1/2 ounces margarine
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch lemon zest or 1 pinch orange zest
- Filling
- 7 ounces ground almonds
- 3 1/2 ounces sugar
- 2 ounces water
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Icing
- icing sugar or chocolate
Method
- Combine the dry ingredients. Work in the margarine until the mixture is crumbly. Beat eggs with vanilla and pour into the mixture. Work the mixture until it forms a dough. Do not overwork. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for about an hour.
- Mix the filling ingredients when you are ready to use it.
- Roll out the dough to approximately 1/4" thickness. Cut the dough into the desired shape. Make two of the same shape, with one slightly larger. Place one piece on a floured baking sheet or greased glass dish if making a rectangle. Spread some of the filling on the dough, leaving a finger-width gap at the edges. Wet the edges and place the larger piece on top. Pat around the edges to ensure the pieces of dough form a seal.
- Bake at 350F for approximately 30-40 minutes depending on the size. Look for a golden bottom.
- Allow to cool completely. Make a thick icing of icing sugar and water. We add a touch of almond extract for added flavour. Another option is to melt chocolate. Cover the cookie with your choice of icing. Ice on a cooling rack with waxed paper underneath to catch drippings. Allow to harden. If you feel creative, you can decorate the shape with coloured icing, candy decorations, etc.
