Ghadam tal-Mejtin (Maltese All Souls almond bones)
Chewy lemon and almond biscuits shaped like little bones and glazed white, baked in Malta for All Souls.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.27 a head
- Oven160°C (140°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 160°C (140°C fan). Line two baking trays with baking paper.
- 2
Mix the ground almonds, caster sugar and lemon zest in a bowl. Stir in the egg whites and almond extract to make a thick, sticky paste. Chill for 15 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
15 min - 3
With damp hands, roll spoonfuls of the paste into sausages about 7 cm long. Press and pinch the ends lightly into knobbly bone shapes.
- 4
Lay them on the trays, spaced apart. Bake for 18 minutes until just set and pale golden at the edges.
18 min - 5
Cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
- 6
Mix the icing sugar and lemon juice to a thin, spreadable glaze. Brush over the bones while still slightly warm and leave to set for 20 minutes.
20 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.