Description
Delightful Amaretti Cookies are light, airy, and packed with almond flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Almond Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt
- Egg Whites
- Almond Extract
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the dry ingredients along with the almond extract.
- Once combined, roll the dough into small balls and coat them in powdered sugar, then place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until the tops are lightly cracked and the cookies are firm.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For chewier cookies, substitute granulated sugar with powdered sugar in the dough. Ensure to use good-quality almond extract for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Amaretti Cookies, Italian Recipe, almond cookies, dessert, baking