Dessa Apelsinmandelkakor are simple 3-ingredient cookies made with just 3 ingredients: almond flour, oranges, and unrefined sugar, which means no oil, no gluten, no eggs, and no dairy!
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Apelsinmandelkakor
Innehållsförteckning
- 2 ½ koppar Mandelmjöl - (anteckning 1)
- ¾ kopp Oraffinerat rörsocker - (anteckning 2)
- ⅓ kopp APELSINSAFT - (anteckning 3)
- 1-2 teskedar Apelsinzest - (anteckning 4)
Att täcka/dekorera kakorna
- ½ kopp Skivade mandlar
- ¼ tesked Mandelextrakt - valfritt
Instruktioner
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Slightly oil the paper with cooking oil spray. Set aside.
- Fill a small bowl with the sliced almonds. You will use it later to roll each cookie dough ball.
- In a mixing bowl, stir almond flour, unrefined cane sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and almond extract (if used), until the dough is sticky and consistent.
- Använd en liten skopa eller matsked för att ta en liten mängd kakdeg och rulla den till en boll i dina lätt insmorda händer. Jag gjorde 12 kakdegsbollar med det här receptet.
- Generously oil your hands, and roll each cookie dough ball between your palms so they are smooth, then press each side of the cookie dough ball into the sliced almonds, so the almonds stick to the ball. The shape of the ball will flatten when you follow this step. Re-roll the dough to form a ball, it will stick the sliced almonds even better.
- Repeat for all the remaining cookie dough balls and place them one inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Use the palm of your hand to lightly press and flatten each cookie.
- Bake the cookies for 15-17 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until the almonds are nicely golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool down on the cookie sheet at room temperature for 20 minutes. Don't touch them at all, as they are soft at first and firm up as they cool down.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack for another 30 minutes.
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Ingredienser och ersättningar
Du behöver bara några enkla ingredienser för att laga det här receptet. Så här väljer och byter du ut dem.

- Mandelmjöl – This is the base of the cookies, giving them a wonderful moist, soft texture and nutty flavor. I recommend using fine almond flour for the best results. Almond meal also works, but the cookies will have a grainier texture and a darker color.
- Råsocker – This ingredient provides sweetness and helps the cookies become slightly crispy on the edges. I like using unrefined cane sugar to keep the cookies’ color light. You can also use demerara sugar or coconut sugar, but they will make the cookies darker. For a sugar-free version, a crystal monk fruit/erythritol blend is a great substitute.
- APELSINSAFT – This provides the moisture needed to form the cookie dough and is the main source of the fresh citrus flavor. Both freshly squeezed and good-quality bottled orange juice are fine.
- Apelsinzest – This adds a concentrated, bright orange flavor that you can’t get from the juice alone. It really makes the citrus taste pop.
- Skivade mandlar – These create a beautiful, crunchy coating on the outside of the cookies, adding a lovely texture contrast to the soft center.
- Mandelextrakt – While optional, a little almond extract enhances the nutty almond flavor of the cookies, complementing the orange perfectly. Vanilla extract is another great option for a warmer flavor.
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- Val av sötningsmedel – It’s best to stick to a crystal sweetener in this recipe. Using a liquid sweetener like maple syrup will change the dough’s consistency, making it too soft to roll properly.
- Smakboost – For an even richer taste, I recommend adding 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract to boost the nutty flavor or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for a classic, warm touch.
- Citrus twist – If you want to try a different flavor, you can swap the orange juice for lemon or lime juice. Since they are more tart, I suggest reducing the amount to 3 tablespoons and adding 3 tablespoons of melted plant-based butter or almond milk to keep the dough balanced.
- Sugar Swaps – If you don’t have unrefined cane sugar, demerara or coconut sugar are good alternatives. Just keep in mind that they will give the cookies a darker, more golden color.







I have made 3 of your cookies this week and these are our favorite! I let them cool and drizzled them with an oj, zest, p. sugar glaze with toasted slivered almonds. These will be made again and again!
Thanks for baking so much with me.
Thank you! I made them with half cup sugar, and they were still way too sweet for me. but love the orange flavor and will try again!
You can decrease the sugar even more, depending on your taste buds but the outside won’t crisp much and they will be softer
Hi! how much sugar do you think I can cut so it tastes mildly sweet and takes form like yours?
They won’t crisp as much if you decrease or remove sugar, they will form, but texture will be soft. Based on that, you can half the sugar if you like.
Yummy and so easy to make . Thank you for the recipe ❤️
Thank you for baking with me here.
Hi! Im going to make these this weekend! They sound excellent. I cannot find unrefined sugar though. Can I use one of (or a mix of) regular, turbinado, brown sugars?
Yes, you can use any kind of granulated sweetener, white sugar, and brown sugar being the less expensive. Or coconut sugar is great too for an unrefined option. Turbinado won’t melt as well.
Hi Carine. I made them and love them! I used turbinado sugar (ground fine) and then used 1/2 that and 1/2 maple sugar. I wanted to include a pic because they look (and taste!) fabulous! Thanks for the recipe. I’ll be following more often ♥️ Carrie.
Hi Carrie, That’s such a great news! thanks for sharing with me. If you have Instagram, you can upload the photo in your story and tag me, I will see it!
These are very good, but I found them way too sweet. I will cut way, way back on the sugar next time, but am happy to have a cookie with flavor!
Thanks for trying them, you can absolutely reduce the sugar
I will try the recipe first and then rate it.
Låter fantastiskt!
Can I use honey or dates or maple syrup instead of sugar? I love these recipes you’re posting as my son is vegan and I want to be able to bake for him, but he won’t eat sugar. Please let me know what else I can substitute? Thank you! I’m excited to try your recipes.
You can’t swap a crystal sweetener for a liquid sweetener in egg-free baking simply because the sweetener act as a binder. But I have an almond flour orange cookie recipe här., designed to use maple syrup.
Hello! I live in Estonia and do not use a cup as a measure. Question – how many grams are in 1 cup?
Click the metric button on top of the ingredient to convert all recipes in grams/ml.
These are so delicious and easy to make. I will be making them often. Thanks for a great recipe. I wonder the recipe would work using a Meyer lemon and a little more sugar ?
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! I wouldn’t use 1/3cup lemon juice to swap orange juice. Lemon juice is less sweet, and bitter, it will be too strong. Maybe try 1/4 cup lemon juice + 2 tablespoons almond milk, +1 teaspoon lemon zest. Or try my almond flour lemon cookies här.. Let me know how it goes!