Turkish Almond Cookies (Only 4 Ingredients!)

These Turkish almond cookies are chewy and very tasty. Learn how to make cookies with almond flour and just three additional ingredients. These cookies are perfect with a cup of tea!

I'm very excited about sharing my favorite Turkish recipes with you, which include Turkish eggs, Turkish rice pudding (sutlac) and simit. Today I'm sharing the recipe for Turkish homemade almond meal cookies. These are very popular in Turkey and require just four ingredients.

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• Why this recipe works
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Storage
• Notes and tips
• Step-by-Step Recipe

In addition to all its delicious savory dishes, Turkish cuisine is very rich in in the dessert department, going far beyond baklava. Turkish cuisine offers so many different types of cookies and little noshes that are the perfect companion for a cup of freshly brewed tea.

Why this recipe works

Turkish almond flour cookies, also called acıbadem kurabiyesi, can be found at almost any confectionery store in Istanbul. Traditionally two cookies are sandwiched together but here we opted for single cookies. These cookies are soft in the middle and crispy on the edges. You should try this recipe because:

• This is an easy almond flour cookie recipe that literally for only four ingredients.
• It's a simple Turkish cookie recipe that you can make in no time and tastes like a marzipan cookie!
• These cookies are naturally gluten free and dairy free which means you can make them for your loved ones with dietary restrictions. 

Ingredients

As I mentioned earlier, these almond flour cookies call for only four ingredients: 

• Egg whites: Use room temperature egg whites. For this particular recipe it's best to weigh them using a kitchen scale.  
• Sugar: Regular granulated sugar works best. 
• Almond flour: Homemade or store-bought works for this recipe.  
• Lemon juice

That's all you need to make this easy almond cookies recipe at home. It takes less than an hour to make these cookies and you'll be surprised how simple and easy they are.

What's interesting about these is that almost every culture has an almond cookie recipe yet they're all so different. It's amazing how different cuisines share the same basic dishes with their own unique twists!

Instructions

• Place the egg whites, sugar and almond flour in a sauce pan over medium low heat.
• Stir until fully incorporated and heated, about 10 minutes.
• Let the sticky mixture cool down to room temperature and then add in the lemon juice.

• Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag and and pipe out the batter onto the baking sheet lined with silicon mat or parchment paper.
• Flatten the tops using wet fingers and bake until they are are set. 

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze them for u to three months. Thaw them overnight and let them come to room temperature before serving.

Notes and tips

• Make sure not to overcook the batter. Once ready, the batter has the consistency denser than pudding but still runny. It should fall off the spoon easily. 
• You can use homemade or store bought almond flour. Read the instructions on how to make homemade almond flour on Foolproof Living. 
• Some put a blanched almond on top of each almond cookie before baking. 
• These almond flour cookies are very simple to make. The trick is to not cook the batter too long, otherwise it'll get hard. 
• These cookies will spread while cooking so be sure to leave an inch or two between each cookie before baking. 

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Step-by-Step Recipe