Dairy-Free Amaretti Biscuits
Delightfully chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside, these **Dairy-Free Amaretti Biscuits** are a gluten-free and dairy-free twist on the classic Italian treat. Made with simple ingredients like ground almonds, egg whites, and a touch of almond extract, these light and aromatic cookies boast a delicate nutty flavor with hints of sweetness and vanilla. Expertly rolled in powdered sugar to create their signature crackled tops, they bake to perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, afternoon tea, or as a quick homemade dessert, these amaretti biscuits are easy to prepare in under 40 minutes and irresistibly delicious. Plus, they store well, making them the ideal make-ahead treat for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Ground almonds (almond flour)
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 30 grams Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground almonds and granulated sugar until well mixed.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg whites with the salt until they are just frothy but not yet forming peaks.
Gently fold the egg whites into the almond-sugar mixture using a spatula. Add the almond extract and the vanilla extract, mixing until you have a smooth, sticky dough.
Scoop roughly tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. If desired, dampen your fingers slightly with water to prevent the dough from sticking.
Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated. This will give the biscuits a nice crackled surface after baking.
Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking trays, leaving enough room for the biscuits to spread slightly.
Gently press each ball to flatten them just a little, then bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they have lightly browned on the edges and set, but are still soft in the center.
Remove the trays from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool on the trays for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve once completely cool. Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container to retain their texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.3 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 703 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.5 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 239.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.5 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 502 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1573 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
