Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Wed, 02 Dec 1998 08:48:07 -0500
Our food funny today comes from reader Pearl Cook (how appropriate):
Q: Why were the two baby strawberries crying?
A: Their mother was in a "Jam".
Mandel means almond in German. These are good all year around. They
are not too sweet, just buttery, almond good. This is a cookie you
can be confident that everyone will enjoy!
Mandelschnitten (Almond Cookies)
Preheat oven to 350F (180C)
1 lb. (450 g) ground almonds
1 cup (250 ml) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) Butter (2 sticks, 225 g)
3 eggs (separate 1 egg white and keep for later use.)
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
2+1/2 to 3 cups (625 to 750 ml) flour
1. Beat butter until soft, add sugar gradually. Blend until very
light and creamy.
2. Beat in, one at a time, 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk.
3.Add salt and 1/2 to 3/4 lb. (125 to 350 g) ground almonds.
(Reserve surplus for coating tops.)
4.Add enough flour to make dough
the right consistency to roll. (May chill till ready to roll.)
5. Roll out 1/8 inch (5 mm) thick; cut into 1" x 2" (2.5 x 5 cm)
rectangles.
6. Brush with slightly beaten egg-white and invert each
cookie into a pie-plate with ground almonds, to coat top of each
cookie. Place on cookie sheet; bake at 350F (180C) for about 12 to 13
minutes, or until brown around edges. Makes 7 dozen.
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