Orange-Scented Almond Cookies: Amygdalota me Orange

• 3 cups blanched almonds
• 3 cups confectioners sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange water
• 1/4 cup orange juice, plus more, for shaping

1. Grind the almonds in a food processor until ground fine.
2. Add in 2 1/2 cups of sugar.
3. Put the almond mixture into a small saucepan on medium high heat.
4. Add in the liquids and simmer until sugar is dissolved.
5. Put aside to cool.
6. Once cool, shape tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture into 1 1/2-inch-high pear shapes, wetting your fingers with the juice.
7. Dredge each cookie in confectioners or granulated sugar to coat.
8. Wrap individually in cellophane or place in a box with a lid.
9. Let stand for at least 3 days before serving.

blanched almonds, confectioners sugar, orange water, orange juice

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cat-cora/orange-scented-almond-cookies-amygdalota-me-orange-recipe.html (may not work)