Amaretto almond cookies

    1/2 c  Butter
      2 tb Molasses
      2 ea Eggs
      1 c  Ground toasted almonds
    1/2 ts Grated lemon rind
      1 ts Almond extract
    1/2 c  Amaretto
      2 c  Whole wheat pastry flour

Cream together butter and molasses. Add eggs, ground almonds, lemon rind and almond extract; mix well. Stir in Amaretto alternately with flour. Drop by teaspoonsful onto unoiled cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cookies will be golden brown when done. Makes 36 cookies


Yield: 18 Servings