Arrepiados” (translated into English as “creepy”, “horrified” or “goosebumps”) are said to have originated when nuns were getting ready to welcome a group of distinguished gentlemen. In the bustle of the kitchen, where they were peeling almonds to make some cookies, a sister remarked, “Do not forget that the Clarissass (nuns of the Monastery of Santa Clara) make very good cakes!” But she was swiftly responded to with “Do not worry! Our sweets are so good that the gentlemen will be arrepiados!”
These soft gluten-free almond biscuits only require 5 ingredients and are a perfect complement too coffee. The best part? They only take 10 minutes to prep and another 10 minutes to bake, and are so superdelicious!
What you’ll need
(Makes about 15 biscuits)
- 250g ground almonds
- 90g light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs, beaten
- grated zest of 1 lemon
How to make it
- Preheat the oven to 180 deg C/350 deg F.
- Mix all the ingredients until a stiff paste is formed
- Shape into little balls, then flatten on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes, until golden brown
- Leave to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool immediately.