5.0 from 18 votes
Amaretti Cookies
With a crispy exterior and soft interior, these Italian almond flavored Amaretti Cookies are perfect for your holiday celebration! There are many variations of this recipe, and most have been passed from generation to generation. This is my favorite version and just happens to be super simple and naturally gluten free too!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 32 (makes 32 cookies)
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 5 egg whites room temperature
- 1 tbsp almond extract
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 5 cups almond flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F
- Whisk egg whites until very soft peaks form (lots of foaming bubbles but not stiff)
- Whisk in almond extract
- Whisk in granulated sugar
- Stir in almond flour and mix JUST until combined...dough should be thick and a bit sticky
- Place powdered sugar in a bowl or tray
- Form dough into small balls, drop them in powdered sugar and roll them around to fully coat
- Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet (or silicone mat) a couple inches apart
- Take 3 fingers and gently press the ball down forming a cookie
- Bake for 12-15 minutes
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
8mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32(makes 32 cookies)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.