Free Cooking Recipes

This American cookie recipe is unusual in that no flour is used. Crisp on the outside but chewy inside these cookies are very easy to make.

MAKES 24 COOKIES
8 oz. [2 cups] almonds, blanched and ground
8 oz. [1/3 cups] soft brown sugar
1 large egg white
11/2 teaspoons butter, melted cornflour [cornstarch]

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to warm 325°F (Gas Mark 3, 170°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with non-stick silicone paper.
2. Combine all the ingredients, except the cornflour, in a large mixing bowl and stir until blended. With your hands, mix the ingredients together to form a smooth paste. Shape first into small balls, then flatten into circles. If the mixture is too sticky to handle, first dip your fingers into cornflour and then shape the balls.
3. Place the circles on the baking sheet and hake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet.