itlian recipes

Amaretto Cookies


cookies, italian

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoon molasses
2 eggs
1 cup almonds, ground toasted
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind; grated
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
2 cup pastry flour, whole wheat

Cream together butter and molasses. Add eggs, ground almonds, lemon rind and almond extract; mix well. Stir in Amaretto alternately with flour. Drop by teaspoonsful onto unoiled cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cookies will be golden brown when done.