MEMORIES OF MALTA ~ Kwarezimal (Lenten Sweet)

almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option while being more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: none

Aquafaba is a vegan substitute that mimics egg whites.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers a more natural flavor.

Sift 200 g of regular flour into a bowl.

Toast 200 g of blanched almonds until lightly golden and fragrant.

Crush the toasted almonds in a Ziploc bag using a rolling pin or bottle.

Combine the crushed almonds with the flour, sugar, citrus rinds, orange essence, cocoa powder, and spices in a bowl.

Mix the ingredients well and slowly add water to form a firm dough.

Knead the dough until elastic but not too stiff.

Roll the dough into sausage shapes and flatten them to form oblong cookies.

Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until still pliable.

Drizzle honey over the baked cookies and sprinkle with more almonds.

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