Almond Cookies

Name: Almond Cookies (Badem Kolatsi)
Yield: Makes about 24
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 cup (200 g) white sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, sifted; 1½ cups (140 g) toasted sliced almonds, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 eggs

Badem Kolatsi

Preparation info

Makes about
24

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Macedonia

By Katerina Nitsou

Published 2021

About

There are many varieties of almond cookies made throughout the regions of Macedonia, but these are the style we made at home, particularly when we attended bridal and baby showers, where it is customary for guests to bring a dessert for the sweet table.

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 cup (200 g) white sugar
1

Europe
Macedonia
Dessert
Vegetarian
Cookies

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease 2 large baking sheets with vegetable oil.

Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, whisk the eggs. Pour in the sugar, vanilla, and oil. Mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.

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