Amigdalota

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Ongeveer 10 min

   Tip van de kok: Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the almond flour and caster sugar. Mix until well incorporated.

   Ongeveer 2 min

3. 3

   In a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.

   Ongeveer 3 min

   Tip van de kok: Make sure your bowl and whisk are completely grease-free for best results.

4. 4

   Gently fold the whisked egg whites into the almond flour mixture. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites too much.

   Ongeveer 3 min

   Tip van de kok: Use a spatula and a cut-and-fold motion.

5. 5

   Stir in the vanilla extract and orange blossom water until just combined.

   Ongeveer 1 min

6. 6

   Form the dough into small, oval-shaped cookies. You can use a small scoop or your hands for this.

   Ongeveer 5 min

   Tip van de kok: Slightly wet your hands with water to prevent sticking if the dough is too tacky.

7. 7

   Place each cookie on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.

   Ongeveer 1 min

8. 8

   Gently press a whole almond into the center of each cookie.

   Ongeveer 2 min

9. 9

   Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.

   Ongeveer 15 min

   Tip van de kok: They will firm up more as they cool.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Ongeveer 30 min

    Tip van de kok: Cooling completely is crucial for the perfect chewy texture.