Chewy Orange Almond Cookies

Name: Chewy Orange Almond Cookies
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoon finely grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon anise seeds, crushed; 3 large white eggs, room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook|Nov. 20, 2012 5:51 pm EST

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It's important to weigh the nuts for accurate amounts, as volume can differ enormously. Extra cookies keep well, covered in plastic wrap and frozen.

Servings

12

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon anise seeds, crushed
3 large white eggs, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Directions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
In the bowl of a food processor, blend 3 ½ ounces almonds (about 1 cup) with 1 cup of sugar until almonds are finely ground. Transfer the almond mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in flour, orange zest, and crushed anise seeds.
Using an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites, salt, and remaining ¼ cup sugar to soft glossy peaks. Fold egg-white mixture into dry ingredients until just blended.
Spoon level tablespoons of batter 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Using remaining ¾ ounce almonds, arrange 3 sliced almonds on each cookie. Sift confectioners' sugar over cookies. Bake until cookies are lightly browned along edges, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from sheets with a spatula.