Antwerp hand cookies

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Buttery Antwerp biscuits with almond flakes, baked in the iconic hand shape.

Serves: 24 people

Preparation time: 45 min

Ingredients

• butter – 1/2 cup, softened
• sugar – 1/2 cup
• egg – 1
• flour – 2 cups
• almond flour – 1/2 cup
• vanilla extract – 1 tsp
• salt – 1 pinch
• almond flakes – 1/2 cup

Method

1. Beat the butter and sugar until creamy, then mix in the egg and vanilla.
2. Add the flour, almond flour and salt and work into a smooth dough.
3. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
4. Roll out the dough, cut into hand shapes and place on a lined tray. Press a few almond flakes on top.
5. Bake at 180°C for 12 to 15 minutes until pale golden.
6. Cool completely before serving.