Italian Amaretti Cookies
Delight your taste buds with the timeless charm of Italian Amaretti Cookies, a classic treat that embodies the essence of traditional Italian baking. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients—ground almonds, egg whites, and fragrant almond and vanilla extracts—these cookies deliver a perfect balance of crisp exteriors and tender, chewy centers. Coated generously in powdered sugar, they bake to a beautifully crackled finish that’s as inviting as their delicate almond aroma. Ready in under 40 minutes, this gluten-free recipe is not only quick and easy but also perfect for pairing with coffee or tea, making it an ideal dessert or gifting option. Capture the authentic flavors of Italy with these irresistibly sweet, nutty delights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Ground almonds (almond flour)
- 180 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 50 grams Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds and granulated sugar. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they become frothy but not stiff. This will help provide some structure to the cookies.
Fold the egg whites into the almond and sugar mixture, then add the almond extract and vanilla extract. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball.
Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat generously, then place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 cm (1 inch) of space between each cookie.
Gently press each cookie ball with your fingers or a spatula to slightly flatten it.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly cracked and the edges are set.
Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to an airtight container.
Serve with coffee, tea, or as a delightful dessert, and enjoy your homemade amaretti cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.3 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.6 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 239.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.5 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 501 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.
