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These gorgeous, grown-up treats feature crunchy almond cookies, icy coffee granita, and creamy orange ice cream. Amaretti cookies vary in size—you'll need eight to twelve cookies for the parfaits.

• 1 cup finely ground espresso coffee beans
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
• 4 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
• 1 pint premium vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
• 8 to 12 amaretti cookies (Italian macaroons)*
• 2 thin orange slices, cut in half (optional)

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