Biscochos ( Cookies)

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 C sugar
• 1 C oil
• 1/2 C orange juice
• zest of orange
• 1 package baking powder
• 1 package vanilla sugar
• 700 gr flour  or  600 gr flour and 100 gr almonds, blanched, finely grind

Directions

1. Mix eggs, sugar, orange juice and oil in mixing bowl.
2. Add flour (optional) almonds , baking powder and vanilla. Knead the dough in the machine for 5-10 minutes into a medium dough.Dough should be smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a large oiled and floured bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest for about 8-10 hours in the refrigerator.
4. Shape the cookies as thin sticks or rings.
5. If you have a meat grinder, pass the dough through meat grinder fitted with a special cookies accessory. It is also possible to use a pastry bag or cookie press.
6. Line 2-3 baking trays with baking paper.
7. Arrange the cookies on the baking tray.
8. Bake in 190 C preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Store in airtight container.