Every year I make a batch of these almond cookies to celebrate the arrival of the Chinese/Vietnamese new year, and every year they disappear in record time. I keep making bigger batches, hoping I’ll have some left over, but that hasn’t worked yet.
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Mandelbrot
The name of this cookie, alternately spelled as mandelbrod, translates to “almond bread” in German and Yiddish. It is a crisp, dry cookie, good for dunking into coffee or tea, and makes a nice breakfast biscuit.
Almond Tuiles
Tuiles, or “tiles,” so named because of their resemblance to roof tiles, are a classic cookie of France. These lacy, orange-scented tuiles are tempting on their own, but also good with custard or ice cream.
Spritz Cookies
Putting dough through a cookie press yields spritz cookies in shapes such as Christmas trees and flowers.
Chocolate-tipped Almond Crescents
Almond crescents are a traditional holiday favorite in much of Europe, but these cookies taste good anytime of year. For an extra special touch, dip them in chocolate.