Description
These Easy Italian Almond Cookies, known as Amaretti, are a delightful gluten-free treat with a chewy interior and a crisp exterior. Perfect for any occasion, these simple cookies are bursting with almond flavor and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Beat egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Combine ingredients: Gently fold the egg whites into the dry ingredients along with the almond and vanilla extracts until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and coat lightly in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
