Almond Biscuits
These almond biscuits are delicate, chewy, and slightly crisp on the outside. Made with simple ingredients like ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites, they are light yet flavorful and pair perfectly with tea or coffee. The recipe is quick, requires minimal preparation, and produces perfectly baked biscuits with a slightly meringue-like texture.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur or milk (non-alcoholic option)
- 150g ground almonds
- 150g caster sugar
- 25 whole almonds (optional, for topping)
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C fan. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy using a fork.
- Gently fold in one-third of the ground almonds and the sugar to combine. Add the amaretto or milk, then incorporate the remaining almonds and sugar. The dough should be soft but not too runny—adjust by adding extra ground almonds or a splash of milk if needed.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking tray, spacing them about 3-4 cm apart. Optionally, top each biscuit with a whole almond.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are light golden brown and slightly squishy to touch. They will firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking.
- Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Dust with icing sugar to finish.