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Amaretti Cookies

Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these classic Italian almond cookies are naturally gluten-free and lightly dusted with sweet powdered sugar.

35 minEasyServes 2480 cal/serving

ItalianDessertOvenVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 2 egg whites, whisked
  • 1 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups blanched almond flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp fine salt.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, beat 2 whisked egg whites with 1 tsp pure almond extract until soft peaks form.

  4. 4

    Fold the beaten whites into the dry mixture until a thick dough forms.

  5. 5

    Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll each gently in 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar to coat.

  6. 6

    Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until lightly golden.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Amaretti Cookies at?

For Amaretti Cookies, the oven is set to 325 F (about 165 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 6.

Why fold instead of stir in Amaretti Cookies?

Step 4 reads: "Fold the beaten whites into the dry mixture until a thick dough forms." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is there a substitute for almond flour in Amaretti Cookies?

The entry for Amaretti Cookies calls for 2 cups blanched almond flour. In its place: Finely ground sunflower seeds work at the same weight for a nut-free version. Wheat flour is not a direct swap, because it absorbs far more liquid.

Does Amaretti Cookies contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 cups blanched almond flour and 1 tsp pure almond extract. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Amaretti Cookies?

One serving (the recipe makes 24) has 10 g of carbohydrate in about 80 calories, with 2 g protein and 4 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 10 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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