Cookies
375g fine ground almond
1 Tbsp plain flour
Half cup caster sugar
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 Tbsp orange juice1 egg
Mix all ingredients together.
Make into desired shape, place on a greased baking tray and bake in a moderate oven (180degC) until golden brown.
Syrup
Half cup caster sugar
Half cup of water
1 Tbsp Cointreau
1 Tbsp orange juice
Mix ingredients over heat, cook for about five minutes until syrupy and pour over baked biscuits.
Sprinkle with icing sugar before serving.
Requested by Kate Rice of Dunedin.
Recipe supplied by Jackie van der Voort of Speargrass Inn at Fruitlands, near Alexandra.
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