Carquinyoli (Catalan Almond Cookies)

• 150 g flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 1 lemon, zested
• 125 g whole raw almonds
• 1 egg, beaten

Ingredients for 6 servings (525 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.

2. 2

   Combine the egg, sugar, and lemon zest. Whip until very foamy.

3. 3

   Stir the flour mixture and almonds into the egg mixture to get a dough.

4. 4

   Shape the dough into two flattened logs of about 6 x 3 cm on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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5. 5

   Brush the dough with the beaten egg.

6. 6

   Bake in the oven at moderate heat (180°C) for 25 minutes.

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7. 7

   While still hot, cut the baked dough into thin slices less than 1 cm thick. Arrange slices on baking sheets without letting them touch.

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8. 8

   Bake them for 5 minutes more in the oven to brown their surfaces.

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9. 9

   Allow to cool before eating.