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Amygdalota

Crispy on the outside and chewy inside, these traditional Greek almond cookies are scented with orange blossom water and garnished with whole almonds.

35 minEasyServes 12230 cal/serving

GreekDessertOvenVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites, whisked
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cups blanched almond flour
  • 2 tbsp orange blossom water
  • 24 whole blanched almonds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk 2 large whisked egg whites until soft peaks form.

  3. 3

    Fold 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 cups blanched almond flour, and 2 tbsp orange blossom water into the egg whites until a pliable dough forms.

  4. 4

    Shape dough into small oval cookies and place them on the baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Press 24 whole blanched almonds onto the top of each cookie.

  6. 6

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until light golden, then cool completely on a wire rack.

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Questions

What is Amygdalota?

Crispy on the outside and chewy inside, these traditional Greek almond cookies are scented with orange blossom water and garnished with whole almonds. This reference files it under Greek dessert: made in the oven, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Amygdalota at?

For Amygdalota, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 6.

Why fold instead of stir in Amygdalota?

Step 3 reads: "Fold 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 cups blanched almond flour, and 2 tbsp orange blossom water into the egg whites until a pliable dough forms." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is there a substitute for almond flour in Amygdalota?

The entry for Amygdalota calls for 3 cups blanched almond flour. In its place: Finely ground sunflower seeds work at the same weight for a nut-free version. Wheat flour is not a direct swap, because it absorbs far more liquid.

Is Amygdalota vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 large egg whites, whisked. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Amygdalota contain tree nuts?

Yes: 3 cups blanched almond flour and 24 whole blanched almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Amygdalota?

Yes. Store Amygdalota airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

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