Italian Almond Biscuits Recipe

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Italian Almond Biscuits
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 5 oz almonds
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. Combine the flour, eggs, margarine, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and chopped almonds to form a smooth dough. Stir in the whole almonds.
  2. Divide dough into 3 equal parts and roll each portion out into a cylindrical log shape. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place refrigerated rolls of dough onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool then slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Put cookies onto greased baking sheet and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. The cookies are very crisp when done.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 868.22 Kcal (3635 kJ)
Calories from fat 292.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.49g 50%
Cholesterol 61.38mg 20%
Sodium 32.29mg 1%
Potassium 301.61mg 6%
Total Carbs 137.38g 46%
Sugars 103.27g 413%
Dietary Fiber 4.64g 19%
Protein 13.19g 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 99.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 415.09 Kcal (1738 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.53g 50%
Cholesterol 29.35mg 20%
Sodium 15.44mg 1%
Potassium 144.2mg 6%
Total Carbs 65.68g 46%
Sugars 49.37g 413%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 19%
Protein 6.31g 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 10%
Calcium 47.6mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.3
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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