Draft:Bitterkoekje

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A bitterkoekje is a biscuit made from a mixture of ground bitter and sweet almonds, granulated sugar and egg white.

Bitterkoekjes

This mixture is sprayed onto a baking tray and flattened, then baked in an oven. Instead of almonds, the kernels of apricot pits are sometimes used as a cheap alternative.

Italy

In Italy, there is a similar biscuit called amaretto, which is made with sweet almonds. It is brittle cookie, while the variety in the Netherlands is known for its chewiness.

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