Almond cookies with citrus zest
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This recipe yields approximately 45 cookies. The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Coarsely chop the almonds. Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, 3 eggs, vanilla extract, orange liqueur, and orange zest. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir with a wooden spoon. Mix in the chopped almonds.
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Step 2
2. Divide the dough in half. Roll out each piece of dough on a floured surface into a rectangle 32 cm long and 5 cm wide. Place the dough rectangles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Beat the egg white in a small bowl until foamy, then brush the top and sides of each rectangle with it.
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Step 3
3. Bake until golden brown for about 30 minutes. Let cool completely on a rack for about 25 minutes. Keep the oven temperature constant.
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Step 4
4. Place the rectangles on the work surface, remove the parchment paper. Using a serrated knife, slice diagonally into pieces.
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Step 5
5. Place the slices cut-side down on a single baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Flip them as soon as the cookies start to darken, and bake the other side for about 8 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Let cool on a rack. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.