Beijinhos de Amêndo - Portuguese Almond Kisses

Ingredients

• 2 cups (200g) ground almonds 2 cups (200g) ground almonds
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 3 egg whites 3 egg whites
• Powdered sugar, for dusting Powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 0.6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 8g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds and granulated sugar.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
4. 4.
   Gently fold the whisked egg whites into the almond and sugar mixture until well combined.
5. 5.
   Take small portions of the dough and roll them into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
6. 6.
   Place the almond balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
7. 7.
   Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the almond kisses turn golden brown.
8. 8.
   Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
9. 9.
   Once cooled, dust the Beijinhos de Amêndo with powdered sugar.
10. 10.
    Serve and enjoy these delightful Portuguese almond kisses!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Ground almonds — Make sure to use finely ground almonds for the best texture in the almond kisses. If you can't find ground almonds, you can grind whole almonds in a food processor until they reach a fine consistency.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a few drops of almond extract to the dough.
• If the dough feels too sticky to handle, you can lightly wet your hands with water or oil to prevent sticking.
• Store the Beijinhos de Amêndo in an airtight container to keep them fresh for several days.

Serving advice

Serve these Beijinhos de Amêndo as a sweet treat after a meal or as part of a dessert platter. They pair well with a cup of coffee or tea.

Presentation advice

Arrange the almond kisses on a decorative serving platter and dust them with a generous amount of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation. You can also place them in small paper cups for individual servings.