Almond biscuits

Name: Almond biscuits
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 100g butter; 115g golden syrup; 115g caster sugar; 115g flour, sifted; 1 tsp lemon juice; 125g flaked almonds

March 18, 2013

easyTime:< 30 minsMakes:32

The little almond biscuits are wonderful served with zabaglione or crumbled over rich vanilla ice-cream. Accompany with a sweet dessert wine or espresso.

Ingredients

100g butter
115g golden syrup
115g caster sugar
115g flour, sifted
1 tsp lemon juice
125g flaked almonds

Method

Preheat oven to 160°C. Line 2 medium baking trays with baking paper.
Over a low heat, stir butter, golden syrup and sugar in a saucepan until dissolved. Do not let it boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour, lemon juice and almonds.
Dollop well-spaced teaspoonfuls of the mixture on the baking trays. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Remove from oven and leave on trays to cool.
Store in an airtight container in single layers, with baking paper between each layer.