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Close-up of Greek Cretan biscuits topped with almond flakes on a black plate

greek cretan biscuits

Buttery Greek-style cookies made with toasted ground almonds and topped with almond flakes for a golden, bakery-style finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
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Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: greek
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup 100 g blanched almonds (skinless)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour about 300–315 g
  • 4 tsp baking powder about 16 g
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp 250 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
ALMOND DECORATION:
  • 1 egg white lightly whisked
  • 1/4 cup about 20 g almond flakes / sliced almonds

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Blender or food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie scoop (optional)
  • Pastry brush
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Spread blanched almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 6–10 minutes, shaking once, until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  3. Pulse toasted almonds in a blender/food processor until finely ground (stop before it turns pasty).
  4. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  6. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Mix in the ground almonds.
  7. Add the dry ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
  8. Scoop and roll dough into balls. Place on the lined baking sheet with space between.
  9. Brush tops lightly with egg white and press on almond flakes/sliced almonds.
  10. Bake 10–14 minutes until set and lightly golden on the bottom. Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 26cookiesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6.5gVitamin A: 272IUCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.8mg

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Notes

  • Toasting almonds boosts flavor; cool them fully before grinding to avoid oily almond “butter.”
  • If dough feels too soft, chill 10–15 minutes before rolling. 
  • Spoon and level flour for best texture; too much flour can dry the cookies.
  • Almond flakes are typically sold as sliced almonds in US stores.

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