These traditional Swiss almond-flour cookies boast a rich chocolate flavor, a light nuttiness, and a fun, chewy texture.
750g ground almonds or almond flour
1100g granulated sugar
145g Guittard Cocoa Rouge cocoa powder
55g all-purpose flour
10g cinnamon
5g ground cloves
295g egg whites
Blend all ingredients except the egg whites. Add egg whites and mix until it comes together. Do not overmix!
Roll to approximately 7mm (1/4") thickness. Thicker is better. Sprinkle liberally with granulated sugar.
Mark with grooved rolling pin and cut into a 40mm (1.5") round shapes.
Bake at 340°F for approximately 10 minutes. Do not overbake!