The Youth Group’s 2026 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater was a great success, and we raised sufficient funds to cover the cost of building materials and our transportation to Mexico for the home build at the end of February!
The Rev. Neil Down welcomed us all to St. Frideswide’s, a gem of a 13th century church set in a small village in the heart of the English countryside where everyone was excitedly preparing for the church’s 750th anniversary. Representatives of the local community and church were attending the opening night of the festivities. All the important people from the village were there. Unfortunately, so was a murderer! Tragically, Rev. Down was poisoned in the middle of his opening address and when D.I. Barney Bee arrived to investigate, he found a multiplicity of motives among the guests.
In addition to acting, the youth group also prepared and served a three course meal, which was enjoyed by all.
Here is the recipe for our Almond Cookies:
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups (~325g per batch) Almond Flour unbleached, fine ground
- 1 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar unrefined, cane sugar (can be reduced by up to 1/2, to your taste)
- 2 Eggs large, room temperature
- 3 tsp Natural Almond Extract or to your taste
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F (325F convection bake). Line 1-2 baking trays with parchment and set aside .
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In a large bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and almond extract.
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Add almond flour, a pinch of salt, and mix together with a spoon or spatula.
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Form into 1 tbsp dough mounds, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet, 1-2″ apart.
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Decorate with a few sliced almonds.
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Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the tops are dry to the touch, and edges/bottom golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet.
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Dust with powdered sugar and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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Enjoy!