Homemade Acibadem Cookie

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 3-4 drops lemon juice
• 1 tsp bitter almond extract (optional)
• Whole almonds (for topping)

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Place egg whites in a bowl, add lemon juice, and whisk slightly.

2. 2

   Gradually add powdered sugar and almond flour to the egg whites.

3. 3

   Heat the mixture over a double boiler for about 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Let the dough cool to room temperature, then pipe or spoon it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Press a whole almond into the center of each cookie.

6. 6

   Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F) for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden and cracked.

7. 7

   Let them cool completely before peeling them off the baking paper.

Note. To prevent sticking, wait until the cookies are completely cool before removing them from the paper.