Authentic Amaretti Cookies

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Dessert

Ingredients: 5

Experience the true essence of Italian baking with these authentic amaretti cookies. Crafted with care, these delicate almond treats are a testament to simplicity and flavor, requiring only 5 key ingredients mixed effortlessly in an electric mixer.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Amaretti Cookies
5 very cold egg whites
2 ½ white sugar
5 teaspoons almond extract
4 ½ almond meal
¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Instructions

  • For Creating the Dough

    1. Begin by beating the very cold egg whites with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until foamy. Gradually incorporate the white sugar and almond extract, continuing to beat until very stiff peaks form. Switch to the paddle attachment and gently mix in the almond meal until the dough comes together.
    2. Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours, or preferably overnight.

  • For Baking the Cookies

    1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    2. Place confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl. Form the cookie dough into small balls and coat them evenly with confectioners' sugar. Arrange the coated balls on the prepared baking sheets.
    3. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until lightly browned and firm, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Aug 09, 2024