Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

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!

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Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Olivia Parsons

Ingredients

• ▢ 2¼ 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

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Instructions

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  Preheat the oven to 325ºF. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sugar, cocoa powder, instant espresso, and salt. Set aside.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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  Cookies keep well in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Trans Fat 0.002g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g

Cholesterol 20mg7%

Sodium 32mg1%

Potassium 25mg1%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 30IU1%

Calcium 26mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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