Crispy Almond Biscuits

45 degree angle view of a stack of almond biscuits

These crispy almond biscuits are so addictive that it is impossible to stop at one. Each one is a thin biscuit of sugary goodness that is layered with flaked almonds which give it an unbelievable crunch.

Course Snack

Cuisine Australian

Keyword Almond Thins, Crispy Almond Biscuits

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 365kcal

Author Scruff

Ingredients

2 egg whites (large eggs)
70 gm icing sugar, sifted
1/8 tsp salt
40 gm melted unsalted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
1 zest of a lemon
1/2 tsp lemon juice
30 gm all purpose flour, sifted
125 gm almond flakes

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Preheat oven to 160 C / 320 F fan force.
In a bowl, add the egg whites, salt, vanilla, lemon juice and zest. Combine with a whisk.
Sift in the flour and icing sugar into the bowl. Add the melted butter and whisk gently until no lumps. (Do not whip the egg whites)
Add the almonds and fold in using a spatula.
Pour the mixture on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Spread it out thin with a spatula. (My baking tray is approx 45 cm x 35 cm or 18 in x 14 in)
Put the tray on the middle rack of a preheated oven at 160 C / 320 F fan force for roughly 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, take the tray out. Cut with a knife or break off the edges of biscuit that are really brown and put them on the rack to cool. These pieces will not require further cooking.
Cut / break up the rest of the biscuit into smaller pieces and grill them at 160 C / 320 F for 10 - 15 minutes or until golden. Remember to WATCH THEM!!! (Note 1)
Take the biscuits out and let them cool on a rack.

Notes

Not all biscuits will brown at the same time. If any pieces look like they are about to burn, take them out and leave the rest until golden.

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