Crisp Almond Cookies Recipe

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Crisp Almond Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped almonds
  • additional confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds.
  2. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a fork.
  3. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 5 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 234.16 Kcal (980 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.04g 14%
Cholesterol 8.13mg 3%
Sodium 40.19mg 2%
Potassium 33.13mg 1%
Total Carbs 34.4g 11%
Sugars 7.99g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 2%
Protein 3.18g 6%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 12.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 344.49 Kcal (1442 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.3g 14%
Cholesterol 11.97mg 3%
Sodium 59.13mg 2%
Potassium 48.74mg 1%
Total Carbs 50.61g 11%
Sugars 11.75g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 2%
Protein 4.68g 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 18.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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