Panellets Recipe

• 1 pound small Potatoes (scrubbed)
• 1 cup Almonds
• 1 cup White Sugar
• 1 Egg White
• 1 cup Almonds (chopped)
• Water (as required)

• Place potatoes in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them.
• Boil the potatoes for 20 to 30 minutes till they turn tender.
• Drain the potatoes and cool them slightly. Thereafter peel and keep aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
• Grind the almonds in a food processor to a fine powder.
• Add sugar and process again.
• Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
• Add potatoes and mash to form a thick paste.
• Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls.
• Roll each ball into chopped almonds and place on a baking sheet.
• Brush each cookie with egg white.
• Repeat with other balls.
• Bake the cookies for 10 to 15 minutes till the cookie tops are brown.
• Remove and place them on a plate.
• Refrigerate until served. The cookies should be spongy on eating.