Almond & Lemon Zest Green Beans
Crisp-tender green beans tossed with toasted almonds, garlic and lemon zest for a quick, bright side dish.
Almond Delight Cookies
These almond delight cookies are simple, fragrant, and wonderfully moreish. They bake with lightly crisp edges while staying soft in the middle, with a gentle nutty sweetness in every bite.
Perfect for tea time, lunchboxes, or a quick homemade treat, they come together with everyday ingredients and keep well for several days in an airtight container.
Method
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- Heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a baking tray.
- Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Fold in flour, baking powder, and ground almonds to form a soft dough.
- Scoop small balls onto the tray, leaving space between each.
- Flatten lightly and top with flaked almonds if using.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Ingredients
- 180 g Plain Flour
- 120 g Light brown sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp Baking powder
- 80 g Ground almonds
- 120 g Unsalted butter softened
- 50 g Flaked Almonds
- 1 Egg
Notes
Always check seasoning and serve piping hot.
Prep all ingredients before cooking for smoother timing.
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