Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

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These Chocolate Amaretti Cookies are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free with their almond flour base. Some cocoa powder and instant espresso give these classic Italian cookies an extra boost of flavor!

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
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Ingredients 

  • cups (215 g) almond flour
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (22 g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder , (you can use natural cocoa powder, but it may change the taste and color of the cookies)
  • 1 tablespoon (6 g) instant espresso , (ensure it is finely ground. I use Nescafe Gold)
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) kosher or fine sea salt
  • 3 egg whites from 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) pure almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (63 g) powdered sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 325ºF. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sugar, cocoa powder, instant espresso, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl or in a stand mixer, whisk the egg whites on high until they reach stiff peaks, about 5-6 minutes. Then whisk in the extracts.
  • Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the egg whites into the dry ingredients. Fold until there are no dry spots and you have a smooth dough.
  • Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop and roll 24 cookie dough balls. The dough will be quite sticky. Roll each dough ball in a small bowl of powdered sugar to completely cover the outside. Place the dusted cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18-21 minutes, until firm to the touch.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Cookies keep well in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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