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Low Carb Almond Cookies That Everyone Will Love

It doesn't have to be a holiday to enjoy these lower carb delicious almond cookies. They are easy to make, flour-less, low in carbs and although simple, they are amazingly tasty. This gluten free recipe contains only 3 basic ingredients and no grains or flours of any kind

With a prep time of only 5 minutes and a cook time of only 8-10 minutes, this quick and easy cookie can be whipped up at the spur of the moment for your family or friends throughout the holidays or to bring to a party!

My good friend and neighbor, Yda, who is an amazing cook, gave me this recipe. Her recipe uses only almonds, sweetener and egg whites.  

Where do I get large bags of sliced almonds at a reasonable price? 

You can purchase bags of sliced almonds at Trader Joe's or Costco. Their prices are reasonable, and they are also available online on Amazon Trader Joe's Raw Sliced Almonds - Take advantage of the convenience and savings online.

My parchment paper is unbleached to avoid the toxins that are in bleached white parchment paper. I use a non-bleached parchment paper that I buy for 5.99 a roll in a local supermarket. I noticed that they sell the same brand online at Amazon for 4 rolls IF YOU CARE 100% Unbleached Silicone Parchment Paper, 70-Foot Roll (Pack of 4) for $21.14.


The Recipe

Author of Gluten Free A-Z Blog: Judee Algazi
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Makes: 1 dozen cookies

Ingredients: 
1 cup of sliced almonds
2 egg whites, mixed with a fork (do not beat egg whites)
1/2 cup of sugar
Optional: reduce the sugar to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup of chopped dried fruit of choice ( chopped dates, chopped raisins, or chopped dried cranberries)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Using a large mixing bowl and a spoon, mix sliced almonds, whites of the 2 eggs that have been mixed lightly with a fork, and sugar. Place spoonfuls on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies look crisp. Watch carefully so they do not burn.

Optional: reduce sugar to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup of chopped dried fruit of choice ( chopped dates, chopped raisins, or chopped dried cranberries)

Mix (do not beat) the egg white slightly with a fork

Add the almonds

Drop by spoonfuls on a lined cookie sheet 

My Notes: 

1. This is a perfect cookie for Passover since it does not contain any flour.

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