Amaretti Cookies

• 1 cup almond meal
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Steps

1. 1 Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 In a medium bowl, combine almond meal and granulated sugar.
3. 3 Whisk in the egg whites until the mixture forms a stiff paste.
4. 4 Stir in the almond extract.
5. 5 Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
6. 6 Bake for 12 minutes, or until cookies are firm to the touch and lightly golden around the edges.
7. 7 Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
8. 8 Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

Variations

• Add a teaspoon of lemon zest for a citrus twist.

Substitutions

• Substitute almond extract with vanilla extract for a different flavor profile.

Pairings

• Espresso
• Vanilla ice cream

Nutrition

Tips

• For extra crisp cookies, bake a minute longer.
• Store in an airtight container to keep them chewy.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Freezing: Freeze unbaked dough for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a cup of espresso or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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