Shelly's Recipe

Amaretto Sours

Category: Cookies

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg yolk
3 T. amaretto, divided
3 T. lemon juice
1 T. lemon zest (peel)
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg white
1/2 c. ground almonds

Cream shortening and sugar, add egg yolk, 2 T. amaretto, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix well. Sift flour and baking powder together and add to mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Using a tablespoon place on lightly greased cookie sheets, flatten with the bottom
of a glass. Whisk together egg white and 1 T. amaretto. Lightly brush tops of flattened cookies. Sprinkle tops with ground almonds and brush again with egg white/amaretto. Bake for 10 minutes in a 350-degree oven.