Mchewek

Mchewek is a small almond cake with a surface garnished with crushed almonds. This version does not include candied cherry.

Ingredients

• 400 g blanched ground almonds
• 180 g sugar
• 100 g shelled egg
• 100 g crushed almonds
• 10 ml lemon juice

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 170 °C. Mix the ground almonds and sugar.

Gradually add the lemon juice and beaten egg, just enough to form a soft dough that holds its shape.

Divide into twenty-four small, regular-sized balls. Roll them in the crushed almonds, pressing lightly to make them adhere.

Arrange on a lined baking sheet, spacing them out. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly colored and set in the center.

Let cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. The cookies should remain soft inside without being raw.