Acıbadem Kurabiyesi (Turkish Almond Cookies)

Step 1

Place all of your ingredients in a medium sized pot and heat over a medium heat stirring constantly to prevent boiling.

Step 2

The mixture should be warm but not hot. Do not allow the mixture to reach a boil.

Step 3

Move the pan away from the heat. Pour lemon juice on a clean heat proof surface.

Step 4

Pour the dough over the lemon. Spread and collect constantly using a spatula to cool the dough down.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to (130 c). Transfer to pastry bag.

Step 6

Pipe mounds onto the baking sheet. Place the almonds on top.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Then turn down to heat to 240F (120C) and put the tray in the oven.

Step 8

Bake for about 45 minutes without opening the oven door.

Step 9

Let them cool down before serving traditional Turkish Almond Cookies.