Panellets
These traditional Panellets are soft, chewy almond-based sweets from Catalonia, made with almond flour, sugar, and egg. Often coated in pine nuts or flavored with cocoa or coconut, this panellets recipe is naturally gluten-free and perfect for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 20–25 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Catalan / Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200 g) ground almonds (almond flour)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup pine nuts
- Optional: cocoa powder, coffee powder, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground almonds, sugar, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Add the egg and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Shape the dough into small balls (about 1 inch).
- Roll some balls in pine nuts, pressing gently so they stick.
- Leave some plain or roll others in cocoa powder or coconut if desired.
- Place on the prepared tray.
- Lightly brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Refrigerating the dough helps improve texture and makes shaping easier.Do not overbake; panellets should remain soft inside.You can divide the dough and flavor each portion differently.Pine nuts are traditional but can be substituted with other coatings.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/panellets/
