Greek Almond Cookies (Amygdalota)
Delightful Greek almond cookies that are naturally gluten-free, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the almond flour and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg whites and almond extract, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Form the dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving. They pair beautifully with coffee or tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek cookies, almond cookies, gluten-free dessert, amygdalota