Desserts Recipe: Amaretto Almond Cookies

Amaretto Almond Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
• 1 cup whole wheat flour

Procedures:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together butter and molasses.
• Add eggs, almonds, lemon peel and almond extract; mix well.
• Stir in amaretto liqueur alternately with whole wheat flour.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 24 cookies.