Amaretti Cookies
These Amaretti Cookies are an Italian classic with rich almond flavor. Perfect alongside a nice hot cup of coffee or tea!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time17 minutes mins
Total Time27 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cookies
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 113kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus about 3 tablespoons for rolling
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, for rolling
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk egg white until soft peaks form. Fold in the lemon zest and almond extract.
Add the dry ingredients to the egg white mixture until well combined.
Place the remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar in a small bowl. Add 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar to another small bowl. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, make 12 balls. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar and then the confectioners' sugar until well coated. Place on the prepared sheet about 1-inch apart. Using the bottom of a glass, flatten each cookie slightly.
Bake for 17-18 minutes, until cookies begin to crack on top and are lightly browned on the bottom. Remove from oven and let cool on tray for 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg