Amygdalota (Αμυγδαλωτά) are Greek cookies or sweets associated with the Cyclades, whose name means ‘soft almond cookies‘ (‘amigdala’, Greek for almond).
▶ They may be called rozethes, ergolavoi, or troufes in some regions and may be shaped like pears, balls, or half-moons.
▶ Almond trees are typical of Greece, which is why almonds are found in many Greek sweets. Almonds symbolize happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings, so amygdalota cookies are present at most Greek baptisms and weddings.
▶▶ No baking and no flour make them #glutenfree.
Other Greek cookies…
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10 pieces
- Cooking methods: No baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 7 oz blanched almonds
- 7 oz gluten-free powdered sugar
- 1 tsp orange blossom water (or rose water)
- 5 tsp water
Steps
Chop the almonds, add 3.5 oz of powdered sugar, the orange blossom water (or rose water), and the water.
Mix and shape into 10 balls with your hands, molding them into small pear shapes.
Roll each sweet in the remaining powdered sugar.
In ingredients, they are similar to Sicilian almond paste.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Are there other Greek recipes on the blog?
Yes, you can find them collected at this LINK.
