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Amygdalota (Almond shortbreads) of Mykonos

1kg almonds
½ kg sugar (coarse)
2 eggs
3 egg yolks
Rose water (not diluted)
Fine sugar

Amygdalota (Almond shortbreads) of Mykonos

Grind the almonds coarsely. Break the two eggs and put into a bowl adding the ground almonds, the sugar and a few drops of undiluted rose water. Knead well to blend the ingredients. Form the cookie dough in the shape of enlarged almonds. Place on greaseproof paper in a baking pan and leave enough space so the “amygdalota” (almond cookies) do not stick.

Amygdalota (Almond shortbreads) of Mykonos

Bake at 200 C for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool. Dip in diluted rose water and cover in sugar. Place the “amygdalota” on a rack so that the air circulates freely and they dry evenly. The next day, cover again with sugar and sprinkle with crushed almonds.