almond cookies
Makes: 10
Preparation Time: 20mins.
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Ingredients:
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200g ground almonds*
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Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
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5 tablespoons of agave or maple syrup
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2 tablespoons tap water
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Method:
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Preheat oven to 120 degrees Celsius.
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Mix all the ingredients in a bowl with your hands until a dough forms (it should not be too crumbly).
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Take tablespoon sized portions and shape into round cookies with your hands, roughly 3cm wide and 1cm high.
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Lay cookies out on parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
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Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 mins.
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*You can buy ground almonds or make your own by placing whole almonds in a food processor and blending for about 1 min until you get a very fine powder.
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Penny recommends:
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You could add a handful of chocolate chips to the dough to make them extra indulgent!