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These almond cookies are a dream for all nut lovers! Golden brown and crispy on the outside, tender and buttery on the inside – perfectly balanced with the delicate aroma of bitter almonds and lemon zest. The roasted almonds give the bread an intense flavor, while the chocolate coating adds a sweet finishing touch. Ideal as a pastry with coffee or as a small gift from the kitchen.
#gluten-free
#lactose-free
Ingredients
For the dough
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80
g sliced almonds
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20
g chopped almonds
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200
g butter
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100
g powdered sugar
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Bitter almond aroma
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Lemon peel
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1
pinch of salt
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1 egg (size M)
1 egg (size M)
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300
g KOMEKO KUCHENGLÜCK
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4
g baking powder
Miscellaneous:
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Chocolate coating for decoration
Preparation
- Roast almonds:
Place the sliced and chopped almonds on a baking tray and lightly toast them in the oven or in a pan, then let them cool. - Mix the dough:
Mix butter, powdered sugar, salt, bitter almond flavoring and lemon zest, then fold in the egg. - Mix dry ingredients:
Mix the flour KOMEKO KUCHENGLÜCK and baking powder, then add the butter mixture and almonds and knead into a smooth dough. Wrap the dough in foil and chill for 1 hour. - Shaping and baking:
Briefly knead the dough, roll it out to a thickness of 2 cm, and cut it into rectangles or squares. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 190°C (top/bottom heat) for 12–15 minutes. - Decorate:
After cooling, decorate with melted chocolate coating
