Galletas de Almendra (Mexican Almond Cookies)
Chewy flourless almond cookies with cinnamon and lemon, rolled in icing sugar.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.00 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Line two trays with baking paper.
- 2
Mix the ground almonds, caster sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon in a bowl.
- 3
Whisk the egg whites with the almond extract until frothy but not stiff. Stir into the almond mix to make a thick, sticky dough.
- 4
With damp hands, roll into 12 balls. Roll each in the icing sugar to coat well.
- 5
Place on the trays, flatten slightly and press a flaked almond into the top of each.
- 6
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the tops crack and are pale gold. Cool completely before moving, as they are fragile when warm.
14 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.