Chewy Italian Amaretti Cookies: The Best Classic Treat at Home
Delight in the wonderful taste of Chewy Italian Amaretti Cookies, a classic treat that you can easily make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°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 frothy, then add almond and vanilla extracts.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Dust each cookie with powdered sugar and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh almond flour.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg