Almendrados from Andalucia
A classic of southern Spain for the holiday season, made 100% with almonds from which it takes its name, almendrado is a very popular biscuit in Andalusia.
Very easy to do, requiring few ingredients, it is perfect to offer Christmas or accompany your coffee / tea.
Ingredients for about 18 almendrados
300 gr of almond powder
150 gr of sugar
2 eggs
zest of 1 lemon
18 whole almonds
Equipment
1 cookie sheets and parchment paper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 ° F (180 ° C).
Beat the eggs and the sugar. Gradually add the almond powder, and mix.
Add the lemon peel and mix. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Form small balls of dough 3 cm in diameter, crush them slightly by depositing an almond and put them on a plate. The biscuit should be about 1 cm high, and smooth (do not hesitate to put a little fat in the hands).
Bake for about 15 minutes at 350 ° F (180 ° C) until the biscuit is lightly browned.
