Description
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible homemade Amaretti Cookies. Made with almond flour and a hint of almond and vanilla extracts, these gluten-free treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour (finely ground)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…› teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Combine almond flour and sugar. Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites into the almond mixture. Add almond and vanilla extracts, mix.
- Form the cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls. Coat each ball in powdered sugar, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cracked tops and lightly golden edges. Cool on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Adjust baking time for desired texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Naturally gluten-free and pairs well with coffee or dessert wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
