Amaretti Cookies
Don’t forget Dad. He’ll love these light and flavorful cookies. They can be made ahead and are well suited to any occasion where you want to make your guests feel special.
Amaretti Cookies
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (360 grams) finely ground almond flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large egg whites , room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup (50 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a half sheet baking pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Set aside.
- Add the egg whites and lemon juice to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites until they can hold a stiff peak.
- Use a spatula to fold the almond extract and dry ingredients into the egg whites and mix until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and moistened.
- Use a medium sized scoop (1 ½ tablespoons) to portion the cookie dough. Dust your hands with powdered sugar and roll each cookie into a ball. Then roll in powdered sugar.
- Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet with at least 1 inch between them. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool on the pan for at least 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
When done, the tops of the cookies will be cracked and the bottoms will be just ever so slightly golden.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Amaretti Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 4mg0%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 0.003IU0%
Vitamin C 0.02mg0%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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