Orange Anise Almond Cookies

Ingredients

½ cup salted butter

½ cup granulated sugar

¾ teaspoon anise seed

zest from 1 orange

¼ teaspoon almond extract

1 egg

2 egg yolks

½ cup almond flour (almond meal)

1 cup + 2 tablespoons spelt flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

For the almond coating:

½ cup sliced almonds, finely chopped

½ teaspoon anise seed

zest from 1 orange

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Using a stand mixer or a bowl with a whisk, beat together the butter, sugar, anise seed, orange zest and almond extract until light and fluffy. Add the egg and egg yolks, mixing until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, spelt flour and baking powder. Fold the dry mixture into the butter mixture with a spatula until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the almond coating. Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to measure out 1 tablespoon-sized balls of dough, rolling them in the almond mixture to coat evenly before placing them on the cookie sheet, a dozen per sheet. Use your palm to gently press each dough ball into a ½-inch-thick disc before placing the cookie sheets in the oven.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cookies and almond coating are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

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