Description
Delicate Italian Almond Amaretti cookies bring sweet whispers of traditional Mediterranean baking right to kitchen counters. Rich almond essence and delightful crunch invite dessert lovers to savor each carefully crafted morsel you’ll enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 200 grams (2 cups) almond flour
- 150 grams (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredient:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 170C (340F) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Create a dry mixture by thoroughly whisking almond flour and granulated sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until completely integrated.
- Transform egg whites into a light, airy texture using a hand mixer, gently beating until soft, cloud-like peaks form.
- Merge the dry ingredients with the whipped egg whites, carefully folding to maintain the delicate airiness. Incorporate almond and vanilla extracts, stirring until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough emerges.
- Craft delicate cookie spheres by rolling the dough between palms or using a precise cookie scoop. Create uniform balls approximately one inch in diameter. Optionally, dust each cookie with powdered sugar for a classic elegant finish, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet with sufficient spacing.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to transform. Bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for a gentle golden hue and characteristic surface cracks. The centers should remain tender and slightly yielding.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a brief 5-minute interval. Carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to achieve complete temperature equilibrium and develop their signature crisp exterior.
Notes
- Experiment with different extracts like rose water or orange blossom water to add unique flavor dimensions to your amaretti cookies.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free, as almond flour naturally meets this requirement.
- Achieve the perfect texture by beating egg whites to soft peaks – they should hold a gentle shape but not be stiff or dry.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 6.25 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg