ALMOND-LEMON MACAROONS (ALMENDRADOS)
Almendrados, which date from the 15th century or earlier, are cookies made of ground blanched almonds, lemon zest, egg and sugar. They are left out to dry for a day before baking. (In the recipe given here, I've called for 12 hours in the refrigerator.) I have tasted this type of cookie in many guises, and often the dough spreads out too thinly. But with the cookbook author Ana Benarroch de Bensadón's method it kept its shape perfectly.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield About 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a food processor equipped with a metal blade, grind 2 cups almonds very finely. Add 3/4 cup sugar, the egg and lemon zest, and pulse to make a cohesive dough. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick liner. Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
- Pinching off pieces of dough about the size of a walnut, roll them first into balls, then into sugar. Gently press an almond point first into top of each cookie, so that half the almond can be seen. Arrange cookies one inch apart on baking sheet.
- Bake until cookies have barest hint of color but still remain soft, 8 to 10 minutes. (Cookies must be soft when removed from oven to avoid excess hardening when they cool.) Cool completely, and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 29, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Hlengiwe Ncube
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my macaroons turned out hard and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Mikko Ba
[email protected]These macaroons are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Trey King
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of macaroons, but these almond-lemon macaroons are delicious. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Pedro Tomiwa
[email protected]These macaroons are the best I've ever had. I highly recommend them.
Lesedi Makena
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These macaroons are amazing.
QUEEN NAKIMULI
[email protected]These macaroons are dangerous. I can't stop eating them! They're so delicious.
Krish Aryal
[email protected]I made these macaroons for my grandmother's birthday and she loved them. She said they were the best macaroons she'd ever had.
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[email protected]These macaroons are the perfect gift. They're delicious and they look so elegant.
Aakil Gaming
[email protected]I've never made macaroons before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Mim Aktar999
[email protected]These macaroons are so easy to make. I can't believe how well they turned out.
Chayten haves fun
[email protected]I love the almond and lemon flavors in these macaroons. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Dakotalee Salmons
[email protected]These macaroons are so good! I can't stop eating them.
Gabriella McGuire
[email protected]I made these macaroons for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Walker Chung
[email protected]These macaroons are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Ad. Razzak
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow, and the results are always amazing.
M Shameer
[email protected]These macaroons are delicious! The almond and lemon flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is soft and chewy.
sher jaan
[email protected]I've made these macaroons several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so light and airy, and the lemon flavor is just right.
never kil
[email protected]These macaroons were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the combination of almond and lemon flavors.