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CLASSIC ITALIAN AMARETTI BISCUITS

Amaretti are traditional Italian almond cookies, crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. With delicate almond flavor and a hint of amaretto liqueur, they’re perfect with coffee, tea, or desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 20 biscuits
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g almond flour, finely ground almonds
  • 150 g powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp amaretto liqueur optional, but traditional
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Sieve

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour and powdered sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the egg whites into the almond mixture. Add almond extract and amaretto. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. With damp hands, shape small balls (2–3 cm), roll in powdered sugar, and place on the tray.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until tops crack and edges turn golden.
  7. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • For stronger almond flavor, increase almond extract.
  • These cookies are naturally gluten-free.