October 1, 2020

Amaretti Cookies (Italian)


Ingredients:
250g Almond powder/ground
200g fine sugar
3 egg whites
1 tsp Almond flavor
1 lemon zest

Extra granulated sugar for coating

Directions/Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 180 deg C.  Position rack in the center.  Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk almond flour & sugar together.  Add grated lemon zest & whisk a few more times.  Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to a soft peak stage.  Whisk in the almond extract.
  4. Gently incorporate the egg whites into the dry ingredients.  Once the dough is completely moist, it's done.
  5. Use the smallest ice cream scooper to portion the dough (abt 1 tbsp).  With slightly damp hands, press palms into the plate of sugar.
  6. Roll each ball of dough with sugar-coated palms & then again in the sugar on the plate.
  7. Place on the paper-lined baking sheet.  Bake for abt 25 mins or until bottoms is golden brown in color.
  8. Cool before storing at room temperature in airtight containers.  Will keep for 3-4 days. 

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