..And a hug around the neck

I've started a movement in my house to step away from convenience food, fast food, processed food and bring the food that goes into my family back to the beginning of where it should be prepared: in my kitchen. It isn't always easy- especially in this rush rush world- but I can control what goes into the food, which keeps my family healthier. I share my recipes with you, so that you, too, can benefit from what I've learned.

4/19/13

Anderson Cooper Cookies

I'm not quite sure what the story is behind these, but I sure could take a bite out of Anderson Cooper if you know what I mean.

Ingredients:
1½ cups whole almonds skinned   
½ cup powdered sugar +
1½ tbsp cornstarch   
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt   
2 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract   
1 tsp honey
2 tsp orange zest   

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a food processor, combine almonds and ½ cup powdered sugar and pulse until a fine powder forms. Make sure there are no remaining chunks of almonds. Add in the cornstarch, baking powder and salt.In the bowl of a standing mixer using a whisk attachment, whisk egg whites with 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Add in the vanilla extract and honey. Slowly add in the orange zest and dry ingredients until well combined. Drop cookies by tablespoon full onto a greased cookie sheet and bake for 7 to 9 minutes until very lightly golden. Dust with powdered sugar.
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