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Amaretti Cookies

These deliciously sweet Italian amaretti cookies are perfect for the holiday season, and all year round! With flavors of almond and lemon, they are simple and easy to make.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling time
1 hr
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cup almond flour
  • 1 cup sugar or alternative low-carb sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Lemon zest of one medium lemon
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 tablespoons each granulated & powder sugar for rolling

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl add the almond flour, 1 cup of sugar, pinch of salt, and lemon zest. Whisk well.
  3. In a medium bowl mix the egg whites with a mixer and beat to a soft peak. Whisk in the almond extract.
  4. Gently fold in the egg whites into the dry ingredients until the dough is moist. The dough will be thick and sticky. Cover the bowl and chill dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. Mix 3 tablespoons granulated and powdered sugar in a small plate.
  6. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out equal amounts of dough, then roll into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Roll each cookie ball in the sugar mixture for rolling. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and press slightly on top with your finger.
  7. Transfer the baking sheets to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the cookies start to slightly turn golden and bottom is golden brown. Cool completely on cooling racks.

Notes

  • The dough will be sticky, but fairly firm. They should hold their shape when you place them on the baking sheet.
  • After mixing the dough, make sure you refrigerate it for 1 hour before forming the balls.
  • Allow a little room between the amaretti cookies on the baking sheet as they will expand slightly in the oven.
  • They will be soft when you take them out of the oven but allow them to cool on a cooling rack.

Nutrition Information

Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.