Amaretti Cookies
Amaretti cookies are soft and chewy with the perfect hint of almond flavor. These Italian classics are easy to make and naturally gluten free. With their snowy powdered sugar finish, they’re as pretty as they are tasty.
Servings: 34 cookies
Equipment
- Danish Dough Whisk Optional
Ingredients
- 500 Grams almond flour about 5 ¼ Cups
- 300 Grams granulated sugar about 1 ⅓ Cups
- 5 egg whites
- 1 Ounce almond extract approx 1 bottle, or you can use almond liqueur
- 4 Cups powdered sugar to roll them in
Instructions
- Place the 5 egg whites in a bowl and whisk until bubbles form.
- Add the almond extract (or liqueur) and whisk again.
- In a separate bowl, combine the almond meal and sugar together.
- Pour the egg white mixture into the dry ingredient bowl. Thoroughly mix.
- If needed, you can use your hands to combine everything. If it feels wet or sticky, add a small amount of almond meal.
- Refrigerate overnight or for a few hours minimum.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. Put the icing sugar into a shallow bowl.
- Make a 1-inch ball with the dough in your hands. If your hands get sticky dip a finger in a bowl of water and wet palms.
- Roll each amaretti cookie ball in the icing sugar. Shake off excess and place on the baking sheet. Press down into a thick oval shape, and repeat to use all the dough.
- Bake cookies for 15 minutes until lightly brown. Remove from tray to cool on a rack.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly: Cold dough is easier to shape and helps cookies keep their form.
Handle with damp hands: Wetting your palms prevents sticking when rolling the dough.
Roll in sugar just before baking: Don’t roll all the cookies at once or the sugar may soak in.
Use parchment paper: This helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
Handle with damp hands: Wetting your palms prevents sticking when rolling the dough.
Roll in sugar just before baking: Don’t roll all the cookies at once or the sugar may soak in.
Use parchment paper: This helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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