Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside these, Amaretti Cookies pack a punch of sweet almond flavour with a good dose of amaretto liqueur. Naturally Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free, these make great treat for brunch or special occasions where you need to accommodate allergies.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Course: Dessert, Food + Drink, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Amaretti Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Gluten-Free Cookies
In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, 1 cup granulated sugar and sea salt.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Pour in the amaretto and continue to beat until combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the egg whites and gently fold the mixture until it forms a dough.
Spread the ⅓ cup of granulated sugar and icing sugar on separate plates. Form the dough into 1 inch balls and roll in the granulated sugar until coated, and then roll in the icing sugar. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass slightly flatten the cookies. Sprinkle a few almond slivers on each cookie and press them into the cookies.
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the edges are just starting to brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If you don't want to use alcohol, you can swap out the amaretto for 1 tablespoon almond extract.