Amaretti Almond Cookies
Classic Italian amaretti almond cookies that are crisp on the outside, chewy inside, and full of sweet almond flavor. Made with just a few ingredients, these elegant cookies are perfect for holidays, coffee breaks, or edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 40 small cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
100g (0.8 cups) whole blanched almonds, ground or blanched almond flour
300g (1.5 cups) granulated sugar
3g (0.75 tsp) baker’s ammonia or baking powder
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp almond extract
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine ground almonds, half the sugar, and one egg white. Pulse until sandy and well blended.
- Add remaining sugar, the second egg white, baking powder (or baker’s ammonia), and almond extract. Blend until the dough is creamy and smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
- Pipe small, even-sized rounds onto the prepared tray, spacing them apart.
- Wet your finger and gently flatten any pointed tops. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden but not brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then dust again with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Dip half of each cooled cookie in melted dark chocolate for extra indulgence.
Add grated lemon or orange zest for a citrus twist.
Underbake slightly for a softer, chewier center.
These cookies are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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