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Greek almond biscuits (Amigthalota)

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Makes: 24 biscuits

Storage: In an airtight container

Ingredients

  • 3 cups almond meal
  • 3/4 cup castor sugar
  • A few drops almond essence
  • 3 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup of flaked almonds

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C(160°C fan forced)
  2. Combine almond meal, sugar and essence in a large bowl
  3. Add the lightly beaten egg whites and stir until the mixture forms a paste
  4. Roll a flat tablespoon of the mixture into the flaked almonds, shape it into a log, then form it into a crescent shape
  5. Line your baking tray with baking paper and bake the biscuits for about 15 mins, or until lightly browned

Read more about the health benefits of almonds for your liver.