Maltese Almond Cookies (Biskuttini tal-Lewz)

Easy
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

300 g ground almonds or almond meal

2

250 g white granulated sugar

3

1 tbsp lemon juice

4

2 egg whites

5

1–2 drops almond essence

6

Vanilla essence

7

Whole almonds for decoration

8

Rice paper

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Combine ground almonds, sugar, lemon juice, and almond essence in a bowl.

2

Whip the egg whites until stiff, then add to the almond mixture. Mix well to make a dough.

3

Lay rice paper on flat baking dish.

4

Place a tablespoon of the dough in your palm and roll it into a small ball. Place on rice paper, and flatten slightly.

5

Repeat the shaping process with the remaining dough.

6

Press an almond into the top of each cookie, and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until light golden brown.

25 minutes