Soft and Chewy Italian Almond Cookie Recipe (Amaretti) – A Delightful Treat to Try!
A delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of almonds with a soft and chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy, then add almond and vanilla extracts.
- Gradually fold the egg whites into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Dust the tops with powdered sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger almond flavor, consider adding a few drops of almond extract to the egg whites.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their chewiness.
- These cookies can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg