Bolivian Almond Cookies Recipes

BOLIVIAN ALMOND COOKIES

Steps:

• Put almonds in food processor and pulse until almonds are ground, but not pasty.
• Preheat oven to 350. Grease cookie sheets.
• Combine ground almonds, flour and salt in a medium bowl.
• Beat sugar, butter, vanilla and almond extract in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and milk. Gradually add 1/2 of flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended. Stir in lemon peel and remaining flour mixture.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with spoon; top with a few sliced almonds.
• Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove and cool completely.

ALMOND COOKIES I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, amaretto, and almonds. Gradually mix in the flour until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 5 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cookies are lightly colored.

COCADAS (BOLIVIAN COCONUT CANDIES)

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, egg, condensed milk, and almond essence until everything is well mixed.
• Let rest for two or three minutes.
• Spread butter on a baking sheet to coat.
• Using two teaspoons, put small amounts of the mixture in the baking sheet.
• Bake at medium temperature (European oven: 163 Celsius degrees; American oven: 325 Fahrenheit degrees) for 25 minutes or until they are golden, dry and smooth at the same time.
• Yields 24 regular-size coconut candies.