Orange Sesame Almond Crisps CNY 2015 ~ 杏仁片脆饼

These healthy, nutritious crunchy crisps are always a favourite in my family during the festive season. Not much preparation is needed to produce these crisps and only a few ingredients are required but the end result is unbelievably addictive, fragrant and yummy crisps which are difficult to refrain!

Recipe for Orange Sesame Almond Crisps 杏仁片脆饼
(adapted from 'here' with mofidication)

Ingredients

1.1/2 eggs
45 g sugar
23 gm plain flour, sifted
15 gm almond meal
150 gm almond flakes
Zest from 1 orange
black sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method

Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla till sugar has dissolved.
Stir in the sifted flour, almond meal, almond flakes, orange zest and black sesame seeds, mix till just combined.
Drop half teaspoon of batter onto a parchment lined baking sheet and using the back of the spoon, spread batter thinly leaving a space of about 1.1/2 inches apart for the next spoonful.
Bake in a preheated oven @ 150 deg.C for about 8 to 10 mins, till light brown.
Cool and store in an airtight cookie jar.
Yield : 70 crisps.

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