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Nutritional Values
250kcal
5gProtein
30gCarbs
12gFat
3gFibre
50 gServing
* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
🥜 Nuts
Carquinyols
How to order / say it
Say it
Carquinyols — [kahr-kee-nyohls]
Order
I'd like to try the Carquinyols, please.
Locally
Me gustaría probar los Carquinyols, por favor.
Say locally
Crunchy biscotti-like almond cookies traditional in Menorca.
Why try it?
Carquinyols are integral to Menorcan tea culture, highlighting the island’s penchant for almond-centric confections and communal eating.
How it tastes
Crunchy and roughly textured, these biscuits offer a sweet almond flavor with hints of cinnamon, making them ideal for dunking in coffee or milk.
Origin & History — first documented: 1890
First baked in Menorcan homes in the late 19th century, carquinyols quickly became a traditional way to utilize local almonds and celebrate festive occasions.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥜 200 g almonds
- 🌾 250 g all-purpose flour
- 🍯 150 g sugar
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
Method
- 1 Toast and chop almonds.
- 2 Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and almonds.
- 3 Gradually add eggs to form a dough.
- 4 Shape into logs, bake and slice into biscuits.
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