GREEK ALMOND MACAROON COOKIES (AMYGDALOTA)

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Soooo yummy! I grew up eating these and could never get enough, they were so good. The outside is crunchy and the inside is chewy. Absolutely delicious! These are sold in every pastry shop in Greece. This recipe comes from the cookbook "My Big Fat Greek Feast". I have not tried the recipe yet, but I'm putting here for safe keeping since this is my most favorite cookie. Not sure of the yield, so I'm guessing.

Provided by C. Taylor

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 50 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs almond paste
1 lb confectioners' sugar (sifted to remove lumps)
1/4 cup rose water
5 -6 egg whites

Steps:

  • Cut almond paste into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • In an electric mixer with a paddle, mix the almond paste for a few minutes and then slowly add the confectioner sugar.
  • With the mixer still on add the rose water, continuing to mix until you have a thick dough. Then slowly add the egg whites one at a time until mixture is loose enough to pipe out a pastry bag but not soupy (the consistency of a brownie batter). Depending on the humidity, you will need more or less egg whites.
  • Put mixture into pastry bag and pipe onto a non stick cookie sheet, making small cookies.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.2, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 15.5, Protein 2

Md Rajjak Khan
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks amazing.


Ike Livinus
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These macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I highly recommend them!


Penny Martin
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I've made these macaroons several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for macaroons.


Fazan Raza
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroons turned out flat and crumbly.


FadzaiShanane Madhlila
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Overall, I thought these macaroons were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't amazing either.


Jake Long
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These macaroons are a bit dry. I think I'll add a little bit of butter or oil next time.


Jonathan Lindner
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I had some trouble getting the macaroons to hold their shape. I think I might have over-beaten the egg whites.


Willy Brown
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These macaroons are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Solomon Odongo
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I love the chewy texture of these macaroons. They're the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee.


Tadiyos Kebede
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These macaroons are so easy to make. I love that I don't need any special equipment.


Gabby Qūëëñ
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I made these macaroons for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sasa Sabeer
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These macaroons are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over from making other recipes, and these macaroons are a delicious way to use them up.


Mohan Mohan
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I'm not a huge fan of almonds, but I really enjoyed these macaroons. The almond flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


abir farhan
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These macaroons are the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. I love the addition of orange zest, which gives them a bright and citrusy flavor.


Daniel Spurman
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I love the simplicity of these macaroons. They're made with just a few basic ingredients, but they pack a big flavor punch.


Barbra Allotey
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These macaroons are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth the effort. They're perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Power Sound Entertainment
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I've never been a big fan of macaroons, but these Greek almond macaroons have changed my mind. They're so light and flavorful, with a delicate hint of orange. I love how they melt in my mouth.


HAMAD Ge
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Wow! These macaroons are heavenly! The combination of almonds, sugar, and orange zest is simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.