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Amaretti Cookies

These amaretti cookies are soft and chewy in the center and are bursting with almond flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time39 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: amaretti cookies
Servings: 24 cookies (approximately)
Calories: 136kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (290 g) almond flour
  • 2/3 cup (137 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (38 g) confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large egg whites
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (112 g) confectioners' sugar, for coating

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, granulated sugar, confectioners’ sugar, and salt.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites (and optionally the cream of tartar) on medium-high speed until they reach a stiff peak.
  • Stir the egg whites, almond extract and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients.
  • Place the remaining confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the dough and then gently roll it into balls. Toss generously in the confectioners’ sugar, then place on the prepared baking sheet approximately 1 inch apart.
  • Bake the cookies for 25 to 30 minutes, until they've cracked on top and are golden brown under the sugar.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg