By Paul Scally
Amaretti Cookies with Dates
5 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
Amaretti cookies have long been one of my favorite desserts, being a staple at Italian holidays. They're pretty simple to make healthy though, as they are traditionally free of any butter, oil, or highly processed flours. Just swap the sugar for any other sweetener - see my Amaretti Cookies with Monkfruit. But today, I wanted to make a more naturally sweetened version, instead of using highly processed (albeit sugar-free) sweeteners like granulated monk fruit. This recipe is more similar to my Almond Flour Cookies, but with almond extract instead of chocolate chip. These are a bit softer than the traditional amaretti cookies, but are still full of the same great flavor while containing no added sugar!
Updated at: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:04:37 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories64.8 kcal (3%)
Total Fat4.1 g (6%)
Carbs5.4 g (2%)
Sugars4.4 g (5%)
Protein2.2 g (4%)
Sodium62.8 mg (3%)
Fiber0.9 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
16 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350F, and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper
Step 2
Add all ingredients to a food processor, and blend until smooth and no visible chunks of dates are remaining. You will have to stop and scrape down the sides a few times
almond flour1 cup
dates88g
skim milk¼ cup
egg1 
almond extract5g
baking soda1.2g
salt1.5gStep 3
Use a cookie scoop (mine is 1.5 tbsp) to scoop the batter onto your lined pan. Lightly wet your hands to shape the cookies into round balls if necessary. Don't flatten the cookies, you want them to be smaller but taller, instead of wider and flat
Step 4
Bake in a preheated 350F for about 15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown
Step 5
Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool
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