Amaretti Cookies

Name: Amaretti Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling (140 g.); Zest of 1 lemon; Zest of 1 orange; 1 1/2 cups almond flour (165 g.); 2 large egg whites; 1 tsp. almond extract; 1 tsp. amaretto liqueur (Disaronno recommended, but any will do); 1/4 tsp. orange blossom water (optional)

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

If you like French macarons, you might like this take on Italian amaretti cookies. Soft, pillowy, moist, sweet, and lightly scented with amaretto liqueur as well as citrus zests.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:41:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories101.6 kcal (5%)

Total Fat5.6 g (8%)

Carbs10.7 g (4%)

Sugars9.7 g (11%)

Protein2.8 g (6%)

Sodium7 mg (0%)

Fiber0.9 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

16 servings

⅔ cupgranulated sugar

plus more for rolling

1 tspalmond extract

1 tspamaretto liqueur

Disaronno recommended, but any will do

¼ tsporange blossom water

optional

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, rub together sugar and zests using your fingertips until sugar turns a pale orange shade. Whisk in almond flour until well combined.

Step 2

In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat egg whites until medium peaks form. Add in almond extract, amaretto, orange blossom water (if using), and almond flour mixture and fold to combine. Store dough in an airtight container for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.

Step 3

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325°. Line a baking sheet with parchment.