Pricomigdale (Romanian Almond-Walnut Cookies)
Pricomigdale are traditional Romanian home cookies — tender and lightly crisp, made from almonds (or walnuts), powdered sugar, and egg whites. Their name is thought to derive from an old Romanian confectionery term blending 'almond' with a diminutive suffix. They have a uniquely satisfying texture — lightly crisp on the outside and soft, almost chewy on the inside — and an intense toasted-nut aroma. Traditionally made at Christmas and Easter, they are equally enjoyed year-round with coffee or tea.
Servings
30
Prep
20 min
Cook
22 min
Total
42 min
🥘Ingredients
servings
Dough
Decoration and finishing
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
approx. 30–35 cookies
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Store at room temperature in metal tins or airtight containers for up to 2 weeks. No refrigeration needed.
Freezer
Can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw at room temperature, then dust with fresh powdered sugar.
🥗Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per cookie (recipe yields approx. 30–35 cookies).
Calories
approx. 80 kcal / cookie
Protein
2 g
Fat
5 g
Carbohydrates
8 g
Fiber
0.5 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
Chocolate-dipped pricomigdale — dip the base or half of each cookie in melted dark chocolate and leave to set on baking paper.
Orange pricomigdale — replace the lemon zest with finely grated orange zest and add a drop of orange essence for an intense citrus fragrance.
Cinnamon pricomigdale — add ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the mixture for a warm, wintry flavour.