Moroccan Almond Macaroons Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 56

almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

orange blossom water

🥗Healthier: rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Rose water offers a floral note at a lower cost.

Grind the whole almonds in a grinder until fine texture is achieved.

Make lemon zest from the small lemon.

Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.

Mix the almond powder, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and baking powder into the egg yolks.

Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Incorporate the egg whites into the almond mixture.

Put cooking oil on your hands to prevent sticking while rolling the cookie dough.

Roll the dough into balls and leave space between them on the baking pan.

Decorate the cookies with almonds on top.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the cookies for 15 minutes until ready.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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