Buttery almond biscuits
These are simple all-butter almond biscuits that are always nice to have in the biscuit tin. Super easy to make, and perfect with a cuppa. The biscuits are very lightly flavoured with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, lemon zest and brandy.
Ingredients
Serves: 18
- 110g butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 5 tablespoons finely chopped blanched almonds
- 100g caster sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1/2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 250g plain flour
Method
Prep:20min ›
Cook:10min ›
Ready in:30min
- Preheat oven to 170 C / Gas 3.
- Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the well beaten egg, almonds, sugar, brandy, spices and flour. Mix until mixture is well combined.
- On a lightly floured surface roll the mixture to 5mm thick and cut with round biscuit cutters dipped in flour. Place biscuits onto a parchment lined baking tray.
- Bake at 170 C / Gas 3 for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
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Reviews & ratings
Average global rating:
(6)
Reviews in English (5)
Delicious. People who really love lemon may want to add more zest, but these were absolutely perfect for me. Thanks so much, Kit! - 07 Dec 2006 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
This recipe was surprising. It had such a refreshingly light taste and I loved all the spices. Next time I would maybe only add 1/4 T of nutmeg though with more almonds and a splash of milk. Also, I used vanilla extract instead of brandy. Yummmmm! - 13 Jan 2007 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
I substituted chopped pecans and cognac for several of the ingredients, and the results were pretty good. Another great recipe from Kit--way to go! - 09 Apr 2005 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)