Dessert for 20
Italian Almond Cookies
$2.91for 430 minServes 20
These gluten-free almond cookies combine dried cherries and lemon with a crisp flaked almond coating.
Photo: recipetineats.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 16 oz | $11.02Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.57 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
$0.73 per serving$2.91 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cups almond meal or blanched ground almonds
- 1/2 cup caster / superfine sugar
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 drops natural almond extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 extra egg white
- 1 1/2 cups flaked almonds
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix the almond meal, sugar, lemon zest, almond extract, and salt in a bowl.
- Stir in the dried cherries, two egg whites, and honey until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 20 small balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Brush each ball with the extra egg white and press flaked almonds around the sides.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the cookies are firm and lightly golden.
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