From "The Olive Branch" June 2008 Issue. (By Mr. Greek restaurants) "Recipe courtesy of Maria Georgopoulos"
Provided by ThatSouthernBelle
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 75 Cookies, 75 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
- In a bowl combine eggs, 2 cups of sugar and almond extract and mix for 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in the ground almonds. The mixture will be quite moist and sticky.
- Shape into round balls (1 1/2" in diameter).
- Place the remaining cup of sugar on a separate plate and roll the balls in the sugar.
- Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper and place cookies on the baking tray.
- Place one whole almond on top of cookie and press gently.
- Bake for 12 minutes at 275 degrees F.
- Allow to cool and place in an airtight container as the cookies should remain chewy and not dry and crunchy.
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Hussaib Alam
alamh@gmail.comI made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Rieko San
san@yahoo.comThese cookies were delicious! The almond flavor was perfect and the texture was crispy and chewy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Alee Sanyu
sanyu@gmail.comThese cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time. Otherwise, they were easy to make and had a nice texture.
Saviour Hope
shope64@gmail.comThese cookies were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I love the almond flavor and the crispy texture. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Danindu Ishan
danindu-i@hotmail.comI wasn't a big fan of these cookies. They were a bit too dry and crumbly for my taste. I think I'll stick to my old cookie recipe.
Sylvester Paulus
sylvester76@hotmail.comThese cookies were delicious! The almond flavor was perfect and the texture was crispy and chewy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Terry Felder
f-t34@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Bd Com
b91@hotmail.frThese cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might try adding a little bit of butter or oil next time. Otherwise, they were still pretty good.
Jayda yazid
j_y@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The almond flavor was also very pronounced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Danish taimoor99
taimoor99-danish@hotmail.comThese cookies were amazing! So easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I love the almond flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Jayla Armstrong
jayla-armstrong@gmail.comThese cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time. Otherwise, they were easy to make and had a nice texture.
Arslan Thaheem
a.thaheem@gmail.comThese cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're made with almond flour, which makes them a healthier option than traditional cookies. They're also gluten-free, which is a bonus for me. I'll definitely be making these again!
Sthandiwe Dlamini
d@hotmail.comI've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out amazing. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them!
Keathlen Henríquez
keathlen.h@gmail.comThese almond cookies were a hit at our holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the delicate almond flavor and the crispy texture. I'll definitely be making these again soon!