Almond Diamonds
From: Family CircleUse refrigerated sugar cookie dough flavored with almond extract to make these fun, diamond-shaped cookies. This tasty recipe will make a splendid addition to your holiday platter.
Servings: 2-1/2 dozen
Prep: 20 mins
Total: 55 mins
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Ingredients
1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons almond extract
8 ounces sliced almonds
4 eggs
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
Directions
1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Knead cookie dough, flour and 2 teaspoons of the almond extract until smooth. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan forming a slight lip at edges. Sprinkle almonds evenly over the top.
3. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar and the remaining 2 teaspoons of almond extract. Pour over the sliced almonds.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F for 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
5. When cool, loosen edges with a small paring knife and gently remove from pan. Cut into diamonds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 171, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 94 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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