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4-Ingredient Italian Amaretti Cookies
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4-Ingredient Italian Amaretti Cookies

35 minServes 16Nutri-Score D€€
from @themodernnonna19 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

16 people
  • blanched almond flourNuts & seeds280 g
  • granulated sugarPantry100 g
  • egg whites (from about 4 large eggs)Dairy120 g
  • pure almond extractPantry5 ml
  • icing sugar (for coating, optional)Pantry40 g
  • almonds (crushed, for coating, optional)Nuts & seeds30 g

per serving

Nutrition

126kcal

Carbs
9 g
Proteins
2 g
Fat
9 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Baking tray

step by step

Method

  1. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Combine the almond flour and granulated sugar in a bowl and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Whisk the egg whites

    • Whisk the egg whites until nice and foamy.
    • Add the almond extract and mix in.
    Step 2

  3. Make the dough

    • Incorporate the dry ingredients into the egg whites until you get a tacky dough.
    Step 3

  4. Shape the cookies

    • Roll the dough into balls and optionally dip them in icing sugar, then press down slightly.
    • Alternatively roll them into half moons and coat in crushed almonds and icing sugar.
    • Optionally press an almond on top of each cookie for presentation.
    Step 4

  5. Bake

    • Bake in a preheated oven at 170 °C until golden and set.
    Step 5
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