Italian Almond Cookies
Crisp on the outside, chewy inside, these classic Italian almond cookies are made with just a handful of pantry staples. Perfect with coffee or tea.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 140
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, stir together 1.5 cups almond flour, 0.75 cup sugar, 2 egg whites, and 0.5 teaspoon almond extract until a sticky dough forms.
- 3
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the 0.25 cup sliced almonds to coat.
- 4
Place balls 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet. Bake until golden and cracked on top, about 15-18 minutes.
- 5
Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- wire rack
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