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    Home » Desserts » cookies » Greek Almond Cookies (Amygdalota)

    Greek Almond Cookies (Amygdalota)

    Published: Apr 23, 2022 · Modified: Apr 23, 2022 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    Amygdalota or Greek almond cookies are an easy 5-ingredient cookie recipe that are fully rich with almond flavor. Chewy on the center while crispy on edges these cookies are mildly sweet and gluten free.

    A white plate with almond cookies.

    Addicting, melt in your mouth almond cookies that you will not stop nibbling on. Great for holidays, parties or just because.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 📝 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Instructions
    • 🥣 Equipment
    • 💡 Expert Tips
    • 🧺 Storage
    • ⌛ Make Ahead
    • 📣 More Recipes From the Blog
    • Greek Almond Cookies

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • 5-ingredient recipe and all the ingredients can be found at your nearby store.
    • A very forgiving recipe, it is really hard to mess with it.
    • Mildly sweet but if you want more sugar you are welcome to drizzle a spoonful of sugar glaze on top.
    • A great cookie for gathering or maybe a holiday cookie exchange, they can be made ahead of time and freeze well too.

    📝 Ingredients

    📋 Ingredient Notes

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    • Almond flour.
    • Almond extract: I like using this brand as it is alcohol free but you are welcome to use your favorite.
    • Sugar.
    • Eggs, we will need 3 egg whites.
    • Sliced almonds.

    🥄 Instructions

    1. In a large mixing bowl combine almond flour, sugar and salt, set aside.
    2. With your electric mixer beat egg whites in another bowl until thick and stiff.
    3. Using a spatula gradually mix in egg whites into the dry ingredients.
    4. Until a sticky dough forms.
    1. Sprinkle sliced almonds into the each cookie sheet.
    2. Using a cookie scoop, scoop about two tablespoons of the cookie dough and roll into a ball.
    3. Place cookie balls on the baking sheet and roll to cover with almond pieces. Flatten cookies a bit with your hand. Bake as directed.

    🥣 Equipment

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    • Baking sheets.
    • Parchment paper.

    💡 Expert Tips

    • You might use another teaspoon of vanilla extract along with, or instead of, almond extract.
    • It is easier to break big almond slices into smaller pieces for easy rolling.
    • If you are baking the two trays at the same time, make sure to rotate halfway through baking.

    🧺 Storage

    • Store cookies in an airtight container on your counter for 1 week.
    • Cookies can also be frozen, wrap them in plastic wrap then place in a freezer-safe bag or container, freeze for up to 3 months.

    ⌛ Make Ahead

    • Make the cookies, bake then let them cool completely and freeze for up to 3 months.
    These chewy almond cookies are sometimes referred to as the Greek version of macaroons.

    📣 More Recipes From the Blog

    • Chewy chunky chocolate chip cookies are every chocolate chip lover dream.
    • You can never go wrong with these cinnamon cutout cookies.
    • Classic Middle eastern Ghraybeh cookies, no feast is complete without these melt in your mouth cookies.

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    A white plate with almond cookies.

    Greek Almond Cookies

    Traditional Greek almond cookies ( Amygdalota) that comes together real quick. These almond cookies are chewy, crunchy and light on sugar, perfect for afternoon tea or for when craving hits.
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    Course: Dessert, dessert-cookies
    Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
    Diet: Gluten Free, Halal
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Cool for:: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 24 cookie
    Calories: 165kcal
    Author: Amira

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups almond flour 300g
    • 3/4 cup sugar 150g
    • A pinch of salt
    • 3 egg whites
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 cup sliced almonds

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a bowl combine almond flour, sugar and salt, set aside.
    • With your electric mixer beat egg whites in another bowl until thick and stiff.
    • Using a spatula gradually mix in egg whites into the dry ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
    • Sprinkle sliced almonds into the two baking sheets.
    • Scoop about two tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball.
    • Place cookie balls on the baking sheet and roll to cover with almond pieces. Flatten cookies a bit with your hand.
    • Bake in the center of your oven for 15 minutes or until cookies are slightly golden on the edges but still pale in center.
    • Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet then for another 10 on a wire rack

    Notes

    • You might use another teaspoon of vanilla extract along with, or instead of, almond extract.
    • It is easier to break big almond slices into smaller pieces for easy rolling.
    • If you are baking the two trays at the same time, make sure to rotate halfway through baking.
    • Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container on your counter for 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Anna Likousis

      April 23, 2022 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely recipe. Thank you

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