 |
Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 48 |
|
We love the citrus and nut combination of these classic cookies. Melted chocolate and candied cherries give them an extra-special touch. âCleo Gonske, Redding, California Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream |
3 tablespoons honey |
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1-3/4 cups sliced almonds |
3 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel |
semisweet chocolate chips, optional |
red or green candied cherries, halved, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, cream, honey, lemon peel and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 225°. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and orange peel.
2. Drop by scant tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately flatten warm cookies with the back of a spoon. Cool completely on parchment paper.
3. If desired, melt chips in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread or brush over bottoms of cookies. Use a fork to create wavy lines in chocolate. Place a cherry half in the center. Let stand until set. Yield: 4 dozen.
|
|