Follow these steps for perfect results
all-purpose flour
baking powder
salt
ground cinnamon
ground ginger
ground cloves
mace
blanched whole almonds
toasted
blanched hazelnuts
toasted
diced candied orange peel
diced
diced candied lemon peel
diced
Medjool dates
pitted and finely chopped
almond paste
broken into small pieces
apricot jam
eggs
light brown sugar
packed
confectioners sugar
whole milk
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and mace in a bowl.
Place almonds and hazelnuts in the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse until very finely chopped.
Add candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, and dates and pulse until finely chopped.
Add almond paste and pulse to combine.
Add apricot jam and pulse to combine.
Add eggs and brown sugar and pulse to combine.
Add dry ingredients; pulse to combine.
Cover mixture and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.
Preheat oven to 325F.
Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop, scoop mounds onto baking sheets lined with a nonstick baking mat.
Place 3 almonds close together on top of each cookie.
Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
Let cool completely on sheets on a wire rack.
Mix confectioners sugar and milk in a small bowl to make glaze.
Brush glaze all over tops of cookies and let set.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
Expert advice for the best results
Toast nuts for a more intense flavor.
Use high-quality candied peel for best results.
Don't overbake the cookies to keep them soft.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made 3 days in advance.
Arrange cookies on a festive plate.
Serve with coffee or tea.
Great as a holiday gift.
Complements the spices.
A malty beer.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional Christmas treat.
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