🛒 Ingredients

👨‍🍳 Preparation

1. 1

   Toast the almonds in a hot oven at 260°C for about 5 minutes, then blitz them to a fine crumb.

2. 2

   Grate the zest of half an orange and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the ground almonds, caster sugar, plain flour, cornflour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest.

4. 4

   Gradually add the milk and honey, stirring until you have a thick, even mixture.

5. 5

   Cover the bowl with cling film and leave the dough to rest at room temperature for about 8 hours.

6. 6

   After resting, fold in the baking powder and give the mixture a quick knead.

7. 7

   Shape walnut-sized balls, slightly flattening the base, and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment, spacing them about 3cm apart.

8. 8

   Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 20 minutes, then leave to cool completely.

9. 9

   Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gradually add the icing sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.

10. 10

    Dip the biscuits into the glaze or brush it over the tops, then leave to set until firm.

11. 11

    For a decorative touch, you might add natural food colouring before glazing.