Bella's Mandel Bread (Broit)
Always crunchy and sweet, these cookies are crunchy, sweet and truly addicting. Perfect for dipping in coffee, eating by themselves, or as a garnish for ice cream, pudding or other whipped dessert. They also make a beautiful holiday gift.
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3
cups
flour
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pinch of Kosher salt
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2
tsp.
baking powder
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1
cup
chopped toasted almonds
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1/4
cup
crushed corn flakes
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3
eggs
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1
cup
sugar
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1
cup
canola or vegetable oil
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1
tsp.
pure almond extract
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1
tsp.
pure vanilla extract
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1/2
cup
glazed fruit
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Preheat oven to 350-375 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl coat the almonds with a bit of this mixture. Set both aside.
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In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed, beat the eggs until frothy and light yellow, (about 5 minutes). Gradually add the sugar (spoon by spoon), then the oil, almond extract and vanilla extract.
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At low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and then the almonds and corn flakes until the mixture is consistent. Add the glazed fruit and mix into the dough.
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With moistened hands , shape into long rolls (from about 1/2 cup of the mixture at a time into a ball, then into a log). Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for about 20-30 minutes, until light brown. Watch carefully so the top of the logs do not split or crack.
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Remove from oven, cool and slice. Turn slices onto their sides or back. Return to oven and toast until dry (200 degrees for about another 15 minutes).