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Crisp and Chewy Amaretti Cookies

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 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Food + Drink, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Amaretti Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Gluten-Free Cookies
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 101kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups almond flour Approx 250g
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus ⅓ cup
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 egg whites
  • ¼ cup amaretto liqueur
  • cup icing sugar (for rolling)
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325° F.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 0.01IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg