Classic Amaretti Cookies
Delicate almond meringue cookies with a crispy exterior and chewy center, dusted with powdered sugar. These Italian treats require just a handful of ingredients and no mixer.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 78
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 count large egg whites
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, ~3 minutes.
- 3
Add granulated sugar 1/4 cup at a time, whisking until shiny and thick.
- 4
Fold in almond flour, vanilla, almond extract, and salt until combined.
- 5
Scoop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared sheets, 2 inches apart.
- 6
Sift powdered sugar generously over each mound before baking.
- 7
Bake 18–22 minutes until surface cracks slightly and edges set firm.
- 8
Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- two baking sheets
- parchment paper
- teaspoon
- fine sieve or sifter
- wire cooling rack
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