Amaretti Cookies
With a crispy exterior and soft interior, these Italian almond flavored Amaretti Cookies are perfect for your holiday celebration! There are many variations of this recipe, and most have been passed from generation to generation. This is my favorite version and just happens to be super simple and naturally gluten free too!
Servings 32 (makes 32 cookies)
Calories 146kcal
Ingredients
- 5 egg whites room temperature
- 1 tbsp almond extract
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 5 cups almond flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F
- Whisk egg whites until very soft peaks form (lots of foaming bubbles but not stiff)
- Whisk in almond extract
- Whisk in granulated sugar
- Stir in almond flour and mix JUST until combined...dough should be thick and a bit sticky
- Place powdered sugar in a bowl or tray
- Form dough into small balls, drop them in powdered sugar and roll them around to fully coat
- Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet (or silicone mat) a couple inches apart
- Take 3 fingers and gently press the ball down forming a cookie
- Bake for 12-15 minutes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
