Authentic Italian Almond Cookies
These Authentic Italian Almond Cookies, known as 'Amaretti,' are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and packed with rich almond flavor. Perfect with coffee or as a light dessert.
Equipment
- Electric mixer for beating egg whites
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Oven
- Piping bag for shaping the cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour finely ground
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites room temperature
- 0.5 tsp almond extract
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour and granulated sugar.
- Gently fold the almond extract, vanilla extract, and dry ingredients into the beaten egg whites until a thick dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small rounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly dust with powdered sugar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and firm to the touch.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Optional Equipment: A cookie scoop can be used instead of a piping bag.
- Customization: Add a whole almond on top of each cookie before baking.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Serving Tip: Pairs perfectly with espresso or a glass of sweet wine.
Nutrition
Serving: 125Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg
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