Figolli (Maltese Almond-Filled Easter Cookies)

Figolli are traditional Maltese cookies that are typically made and enjoyed during Easter. They are often shaped like Easter eggs or bunnies and decorated with colorful icing. It is a popular activity for families to make and decorate figolli together during the Easter season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Figolli (Maltese Almond-Filled Easter Cookies)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Maltese Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 150 gram Ground almonds
• 100 gram Sugar
• 100 gram Butter
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 200 gram Icing sugar
• 4 drop Food coloring

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, ground almonds, and sugar. Add the butter and rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until the dough comes together.
3. Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape them into discs, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Roll out one disc of dough to about 5mm thickness. Using a cookie cutter, cut out desired shapes (such as Easter eggs or bunnies).
6. Place the cut-out shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
9. In a small bowl, mix the icing sugar with a little water until you get a smooth, thick icing.
10. Divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl for desired colors.
11. Decorate the cooled cookies with the colored icing and let them dry completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.