Amaretti Cookies

Name: Amaretti Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Italian
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

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

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

Preheat oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

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

In a separate bowl, beat 2 whisked egg whites with 1 tsp pure almond extract until soft peaks form.
4

Fold the beaten whites into the dry mixture until a thick dough forms.
5

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll each gently in 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar to coat.
6

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

Questions

How long does Amaretti Cookies keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Amaretti Cookies?

Yes. As written it serves 24. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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