makes about 2 dozen
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, combine honey, butter, almond extract, egg yolk. With an electric hand held mixer, beat until smooth.
Stir in the flour and salt until well combined and dough holds together.
Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Press your thumb deeply into the center of each ball.
- 1/4 c raw honey
- 1/2 c butter, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp pure almond extract (such as Simply Organic Almond Extract
)
- 1 egg, separated
- 1/2 c whole wheat flour
- 1/2 c unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 c almonds, finely chopped
- 1/3-1/2 c cherry preserves
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, combine honey, butter, almond extract, egg yolk. With an electric hand held mixer, beat until smooth.
Stir in the flour and salt until well combined and dough holds together.
Beat the egg white slightly with a fork. Place the finely chopped almonds in a separate bowl.
Shape the dough into 1 inch balls by gently rolling the balls between both palms.
Dip the balls into the egg white, shake off excess.
Roll the balls in the chopped almonds, ensuring they are completely covered.
Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Press your thumb deeply into the center of each ball.
Bake about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove to a rack and cool completely.
Fill the indentations with 1/2 - 1 tsp cherry preserves.
