Biskuttini tal-Lewż
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- Cook time
- 18 min
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Author
- Ġużeppi Camilleri
About
Chewy almond macaroons traditionally made with ground almonds.
- Serves: 20 biscuits
- Preparation: 20 min
- Cooking: 18 min
Ingredients
- 300g ground almonds
- 220g caster sugar
- 2 egg whites
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp almond essence (optional)
- Pinch salt
- Whole almonds or glacé cherries, to decorate
Method
- Mix the ground almonds, sugar and lemon zest.
- Add egg whites and almond essence gradually to make a sticky but shapeable paste.
- Shape small balls with damp hands and place them apart on a lined tray.
- Decorate with an almond or cherry if desired.
- Bake just until lightly golden at the edges; cool on the tray before lifting.
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