Can I use almond meal instead of almond flour?

It is not recommended because almond meal changes the texture and makes the cookie heavier and grainier.

Can I use bottled orange zest?

Fresh zest is best because the oils provide much more flavor, but in a pinch you can use dried zest.

Can I make these cookies ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough, refrigerate it for up to twenty four hours and bake when ready.

Can I reduce the sugar?

These cookies rely on sugar for structure but you can reduce it slightly if you prefer a less sweet result.

Greek Almond Cookies – We Are Recipes

Greek Almond Cookies

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time25 minutes
Yield24 cookies 1x
DietGluten Free

These Greek Almond Cookies are soft inside, lightly crisp on the outside and filled with the bright flavor of fresh orange zest and toasted almonds. They come together with simple wholesome ingredients and bake into rustic little cookies that feel naturally gluten free, Mediterranean inspired and perfect with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

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3 cups almond flour
Three fourths cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 fourth teaspoon salt
3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup sliced almonds

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Instructions

Set your oven racks to the upper and lower thirds and preheat the oven to three hundred fifty degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine the almond flour, sugar, orange zest and salt until everything is well mixed.
Stir in the lightly beaten egg whites until the dough becomes thick, wet and paste like.
Use a one and one half inch scoop or a tablespoon to form the dough into small balls.
Roll each dough ball in the sliced almonds, breaking some of the almonds into smaller pieces so they stick more easily.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and gently flatten each one since they will not spread on their own.
Bake on both oven racks for thirteen to fifteen minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through baking, until the cookies turn light golden brown.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for ten minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Use finely ground almond flour for the best tender texture.
Break the sliced almonds into smaller pieces with your fingers so they cling to the dough more easily.
Let the cookies cool completely because almond flour cookies firm up as they rest.
These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to five days or can be frozen for up to two months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 110 kcal
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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