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Italian Almond Cookie

Irresistibly Chewy Italian Almond Cookies You’ll Love

Discover the magic of Soft and Chewy Italian Almond Cookies, or Amaretti, bursting with almond goodness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 large Egg Whites at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar provides sweetness
  • 2 cups Almond Flour base of the dough
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract adds depth of flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt balances sweetness
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Flaked Almonds provides crunch
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adds sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, sugar, and salt until well incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (about 2–4 minutes).
  4. Gradually fold in almond mixture and almond extract into the whipped egg whites until fully combined.
  5. Scoop about 1-inch balls of dough, roll in flaked almonds, and place on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  6. Slightly flatten each cookie and bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown and cracked.
  7. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze cookies wrapped in plastic wrap.

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