Description
Delight in the chewy, almond-flavored goodness of these classic Amaretti cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Almond Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt
- Egg Whites
- Almond Extract
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the almond mixture.
- Add almond extract and mix until well combined.
- Scoop the dough and roll it into balls; then roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart, and bake for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For chewier cookies, substitute some granulated sugar with powdered sugar. Ensure that your almond extract is of good quality 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: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Amaretti Cookies, Italian Recipe, almond cookies, dessert, baking