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Almond or Pistachio Balls ~ Middle East - Twitchin Kitten - 01-22-2010 I made these over the holidays and they are absolutely exquisite! Nothing like you've ever tasted before and if you want to impress for a fancy meal, having these as part of the dessert course will leave a lasting impression for sure! I used pistachios for my cookies but do check the variations at the end for more suggestions. Orass bi Loz Almond Balls Makes 22-24 balls TIP: this recipe calls for superfine sugar. It's nearly impossible to find this by me for some reason so I made my own. Just put regular sugar in a food processor and have it spin for a short while. Ingredients:
Mis the ground almonds and sugar in a bowl. Add the almond extract if you wish (I much prefer without), and rose or orange blossom water and work together with your hands. The mixture will seem dry at first, but the almonds (or other nuts) will release enough oil to bind the mixture. Knead to a doughy paste. Shape into 1 inch balls (about the size of a large marble) and roll in confectioners sugar. Place in small paper cups or on a plate and if you like, place a split almond or pistachio on top to decorate. Variations:
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