Name: Easy 6 Ingredient Classic Greek Almond Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 cups almond flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 4 egg whites (see Pro Tip); 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sliced almonds; Confectioner's sugar (optional for sprinkling on top of the cookies)

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If you love cookies and easy recipes, then you have to try making a batch of Greek almond cookies!

These classic Greek cookies are bursting with almonds and don’t contain any flour!

They are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free which is great for your dairy and gluten sensitive friends!

Round white plate with 9 beige cookies with sliced almonds on them. There is a gray cloth napkin next to the plate. The items are on a wood surface.

This simple cookie is the Greek version of macaroons although there is absolutely no coconut used in them.

They are similar to macaroons texture, which is a meringue like texture – crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

There is a pile of beige cookies with sliced almonds and white powdered sugar on them sitting on a round clear plate. Plate is on a white and black terrazzo surface.

I grew up in Tarpon Springs, Florida. I graduated high school there and consider it my hometown and actually still live close by in Clearwater, Florida, so it’s easy to say that I know and love Greek food!

Festive occasions and gatherings always include delicious traditional greek dishes and of course traditional greek cookies.

Fun Fact

Tarpon Springs, Florida, has the highest percentage of Greek-Americans than any other American city.

Ingredients For Delicious Greek Almond Cookies

Three white round bowls. One with thin sliced almonds, one with white granulated sugar and one with egg whites in it. There is a beige bag of almond flour, a small bottle of almond extract, and a small clear ramekin with salt in it. Items are on a white and black terrazzo surface.

Almond flour
Granulated sugar
Egg whites
Almond extract
Pinch of salt
Sliced almonds
Icing sugar (confectioner’s sugar – optional)

Greek Almond Cookie Recipe

White large mixing bowl with almond flour, sugar and salt in it. Bowl is on a white and black terrazzo surface.

In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and almond extract and mix throughly.

Small white bowl with stiff peaked whipped egg whites in it. Bowl is on a white and black terrazzo surface.

In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites at high speed until they form stiff peaks.

Large white bowl with beige cookie dough in it. Bowl is on a white and black terrazzo surface.

Gently fold the egg whites into the dry ingredients until completely blended. The dough will be thick.

There is a gray cutting board with four round scoops of beige cookie dough, a silver cookie scoop and a white bowl with beige cookie dough in it sitting on it. Gray board is on a white and black terrazzo surface.

Form cookie dough balls.

White round plate with four round cookie dough balls and sliced almonds on it. The plate is on a white and black terrazzo surface.

Roll dough balls in almonds.

There are twelve cookie dough balls with sliced almond pieces on them. The cookies are on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and flatten a bit with your fingers.

There are twelve baked cookies with sliced almond pieces on them. The cookies are on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Baking time is approximately 15 minutes.

Let rest on pan for about 10 minutes.

There are eight beige cookies with sliced almonds and white powdered sugar on them. The cookies are on light brown paper.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

There is a black wire rack with twelve beige cookies with sliced almonds and white powdered sugar on them sitting on it. The rack is on a white and black terrazzo surface.

Transfer to wire rack for cooling.

Variations

I’ve had this delicious cookie made with different flavors. Instead of almond flavor, you can replace it with vanilla extract. For extra flavour add rose water or orange blossom water.

You can find these cookies made in different shapes so have fun creating them! Instead of round cookies, try forming the dough ball into a crescent shape or use a piping bag (pastry bag) with a large star attachment and create a swirl round cookie.

Greek Butter Cookies are also another traditional cookie that is delicious. It’s similar to the Greek almond cookie and made with butter, all purpose flour, a whole egg, sugar, and both vanilla and almond extract.

Pro Tip

Room temperature egg whites achieve better volume when whipped.

Storage Tip

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag and store them for up to 3 months.

White rectangle plate with twelve beige cookies on it. Six of the cookies have white powdered sugar on them. There is a gray cloth napkin next to the plate. The items are on a wood surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Difference Between Almond Meal and Almond Flour?

They are very similar but the two have some distinct differences.

Almond meal is whole ground almonds with the skin still on.

Almond flour is made with blanched whole almonds and the skin has been removed. Also, almond flour is ground more finely.

What Does Whisking Egg Whites Do?

Whisking or whipping egg whites with an electric mixer, incorporates air into the egg whites. This technique is used to add height and lightness to baked goods and other recipes.

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Yield: 2 dozen