Pepperidge Farms Milano Cookie Copycat
Like pepperidge farm's milano cookies? me too! A wonderful homemade alternative to the expensive but yummy cookies. Prep time includes refrigeration and all times are estimates.
Steps
Toast almonds- spread on baking sheet and insert in preheated 350f oven , stirring frequently , for about 10 minutes or until nuts are lightly toasted to pale golden brown process almonds in food processor with the 3 tbs of sugar until almonds are finely ground.
Set aside.
Sift the flour , baking powder and salt onto a sheet of wax paper or into a bowl.
Set aside.
Cream butter with remaining 3 / 4 cups sugar until mixture is light in colour and texture.
Beat egg and almond extract.
Then the almond mixture into to butter mixture until just smooth.
On a low speed , beat in flour mixture until just smooth.
Cover dough tightly in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 5 days.
Position racks in oven to center and top third of oven and preheat to 350f.
Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly butter them.
Portion dough into 80 pieces , about 1 tsp each.
Roll into balls.
Place balls about 1 1 / 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Do not crowd.
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Ingredients
whole almond, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter, egg, almond extract, semisweet chocolate