Greek Almond Cookies Recipe | Easy 5-Ingredient Gluten-Free

Learn how to make Traditional Greek Almond Cookies (Amygdalotas) with just 5 ingredients! This easy recipe yields 2lbs of dough and 36 crunchy cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Plus, they're gluten-free!

Recipe:
Yield 2lb dough, 36 cookies

Almond Paste:
1 3/4 cups almond flour
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar or 10x sugar)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg white

Cookie:
Almond paste (made earlier)
1 3/4 cups Sugar, granulated
4 egg whites

Garnish, Optional:
Maraschino Cherry
Almonds
Sliced for rolled cookies
Whole almonds to place on top

Instructions:

To prepare the paste, combine the ingredients in a KitchenAid stand mixer fitted with the bread dough attachment. Operate the mixer at a slow speed at first to prevent spills and ensure a smooth, efficient mixing process.
Continue mixing until a nice dough forms, which will take about 1-3 minutes.
This dough is also the almond paste recipe, which can be used to make marzipan.
To make the cookie dough:

Add 14 ounces (1 3/4 cups) of sugar and 4 egg whites to the almond paste.
Mix slowly to avoid adding air to the dough.
Refrigerate the dough until it's chilled.
To shape and bake the cookies:

Roll the chilled dough into desired shapes.
Roll the cookies in sliced almonds or garnish with a cherry, whole almond, or other toppings.
Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 365°F for 24-26 minutes or until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool.

Tips:

Cover the dough with plastic wrap to prevent other scents from affecting the cookies.
Wet a clean kitchen towel and pat the top of the cookies to give them a smooth finish.
You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze it for later use.
Enjoy your delicious gluten-free almond cookies!

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Greek Almond Cookies
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5-Ingredient Recipe
Easy Baking
Crunchy Cookies
Maraschino Cherry
Greek Cookie Recipe
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Easy Recipe
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