INGREDIENTS
For the cookies:
1 tbsp
liquid red food coloring
32
blanched or roasted whole almonds
8 tbsp
unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup
confectioners’ sugar
5 tbsp
granulated sugar
1
large egg plus 1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp
almond extract
salt
2 cups
all-purpose flour
Food coloring (optional)
For the egg wash:
1
large egg white, lightly beaten