Almond Cookies Recipe (Pastini tal-Lewż) | How to Make Soft Almond Cookies

almonds

🥗Healthier: ground walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground walnuts provide a similar texture with less cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

Aquafaba serves as a vegan substitute for egg whites.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is more affordable but less potent.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Line a baking sheet with wafer paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds, powdered sugar, and lemon zest.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.

Add the vanilla and almond extract to the egg whites and mix well.

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until combined.

Scoop small amounts of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Top each cookie with halved almonds and candied cherries.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

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