Versión en Español Almendrados are soft almond cookies made with ground almonds, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and lemon zest, shaped into small balls, dipped in aguardiente, rolled in powdered sugar, and topped with a whole almond. They take 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes in the oven, and make 16 cookies. Of Sephardic and Spanish origin, they are baked in Chilean homes all year round and offer a lovely contrast of textures, with a thin,…

Versión en Español Chilean lemon cookies, or galletas de limón, are crisp butter cookies flavored with the juice and zest of a fresh lemon, made with flour, powdered sugar, and one egg. They take 45 minutes of preparation, including 30 minutes of chilling the dough, plus 15 to 20 minutes in the oven, and make enough for 6 people. They are very versatile, ideal to serve alongside other desserts or on their own with a…