Description
These classic Amaretti Cookies are delightful Italian almond-flavored treats, crisp on the outside and slightly chewy inside. Made with almond flour, sugar, and egg whites, they are naturally gluten-free and perfect for a light dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg whites
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- powdered sugar (for rolling)
Wet Ingredients
For Coating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and granulated sugar until evenly mixed.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer or whisk until frothy. Add the almond extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, then continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the almond flour and sugar mixture until the dough comes together and is slightly sticky.
- Prepare Powdered Sugar: Pour powdered sugar into a small shallow bowl for rolling the cookie dough balls.
- Shape Cookies: Take small portions of dough and roll each into a 1-inch ball.
- Coat Balls: Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten Cookies: Gently press each coated dough ball slightly to flatten before baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 24 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the outside and slightly soft in the center.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Once cooled, serve these delicious homemade amaretti cookies and enjoy their delicate almond flavor and perfect texture.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free due to the use of almond flour.
- Ensure egg whites are beaten to soft peaks for the right texture in the cookies.
- Be gentle when folding to keep the dough airy and not dense.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain slightly soft in the center for best texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
