Almond Café Cookies Recipe

Step 1

• Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

• In large bowl, break up cookie dough and almond paste. Add flour and preserves; knead until well blended and mixture forms a ball.
• Pat into 6x9-inch rectangle. Cut into 24 pieces.

Step 3

• In small bowl, beat egg whites with fork or wire whisk until foamy. In another small bowl, place almonds.

Step 4

• Shape each dough piece into a ball. Flatten to 3-inch round. Dip one side into egg whites, coating one side only. Place coated side down onto almond slices. Lightly press to coat with almonds. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets, almond side up.

Step 5

• Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown. Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes; remove to cooling racks.
• Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Store in covered container.