Paste di Mandorla - Sicilian Almond Cookie Recipes

Name: Paste di Mandorla - Sicilian Almond Cookie Recipes
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 4 1/2 tbsp (70g) egg whites; 1 tsp almond extract; 2 1/2 cups (250g) almond flour; 1 1/2 cup (180g) powdered sugar; Granulated and/or powdered sugar for dusting; Toppings such as candied cherries or whole almonds (optional)

6 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:38:38 GMT

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Ingredients

25 servings

70gegg whites

1 tspalmond extract

250galmond flour

1 ½ cuppowdered sugar

Granulated sugar

for dusting

toppings

such as candied cherries or whole almonds, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Place the egg whites into a large mixing bowl and whisk them with a fork for a few minutes until they become slightly foamy. Add the almond extract, almond flour, and powdered sugar.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients by hand. A dough will form quickly; shape this into a large ball, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze it for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, preheat an oven to 340 degrees F (170 C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4

After the 10 minutes are up, it's time to make the cookies! Tear off chunks of the dough and roll them into balls about 2-inches (5cm) in diameter. Toss them in granulated sugar, press a shallow hole in the top with your finger, and place a candied cherry or almond into the depression.

Step 5

A "topping-less" alternative is to dust the ball in powdered sugar, place it on a flat surface, and use your thumbs and index fingers to pinch the top into a sharp ridge.

Step 6

Arranged the cookies on the baking sheet. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are golden. Allow to cool completely before eating.