Almond Mandelbrot

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I usually focus on Easter recipes this time of the year, but thought since I do have some readers who celebrate Passover, it would be nice to share a dessert for those who will be celebrating that instead. I've been wanting to try my hand at making biscotti for the past few years, but I never did get around to it. So when I saw this Almond Mandelbrot recipe on Golden Blossom Honey, which was described as being similar to biscotti, and I noticed that they tagged it for Passover, I figured now was as good of a time as any to give it a whirl.  

This is a delicious dessert that was a lot easier to make than I had anticipated. And you know I love me an easy to follow recipe! While it is quite similar to biscotti, the noticeable difference would be where biscotti is more crisp and suitable for dunking, the mandlebrot was softer and a bit chewier. Still ok for a quick dunk in the tea or coffee, but don't let it soak in the liquid. I do think that a change I will make next time is swapping whole almonds for either sliced or slivered. I found the whole almonds made it tougher to cut through into nice, even strips. I also found them to bit a bit overwhelming when it came to the dough/almond ratio where texture is concerned. While it wasn't called for in the recipe, I do like to dress my desserts up when I think they are a bit on the plain side, and made a call to drizzle a citrus glaze on top for a touch of class. Just a little powder sugar and orange juice mixed together is all you need for a pretty glaze. My daughter knows the rule about not touching my honey recipes until photos have been taken, and it tested her patience to have to wait to get her share of these delectable treats. And boy did she have her fair share when given the all clear! It's definitely a keeper of a recipe if there ever was one. These will be so perfect for the upcoming Passover and Easter celebrations, or for any occasion. Or non-occasion. Because you never need a reason to treat yourself to a sweet snacky snack! 

Ingredients

3 eggs, separated

1/4 cup margarine, softened (Kosher for Passover)

1 cup matzo meal

1/2 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY, divided in half

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

3/4 cup almonds, whole

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