Recipe Corner: Almond Butter Cookies

Preparation:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together; add egg yolks and extract and mix until light and fluffy; gradually add flour, baking powder, lemon rind, salt, and water, and mix thoroughly.

Form into 1-inch balls (or shape of choice) and dip into egg white.

Lightly press a few silvered almonds on top of each cookie. Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake until edges are light brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove cookies to wire racks and cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar to serve.

Note: Add 1/2 cup finely ground blanched almonds to this recipe, if desired. If using self-rising flour, omit the baking powder.

*Christine’s recipes have been published in the Fresno Bee newspaper, Sunset magazine, Cooking Light magazine, and at http://www.thearmeniankitchen.com/