Sicilian Almond Cookies (Amaretti)

Prep time 30 minutes Servings Makes about 20 cookies

Amaretti are Sicily's classic almond cookie, crisp on the outside, chewy in the center, and naturally gluten-free. Almond flour does most of the work, and a spoonful of Embrace folds into the dough for a softer crumb than the traditional butter-free version. Ready in twenty-five minutes.

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon Embrace
Powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy and slightly thickened, about 1 minute by hand.
Whisk in the granulated sugar, almond extract, salt, and Embrace until the mixture is smooth.
Add the almond flour and fold it in with a spatula just until a soft, sticky dough comes together. Don't overmix.
Let the dough rest 5 minutes so the almond flour can absorb some moisture, which makes it easier to handle.
Scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch balls, lightly dust your hands with powdered sugar if it's sticking.
Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated, then place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until the cookies have spread slightly, cracked on top, and turned light golden at the edges.
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack, they're fragile while warm and firm up as they cool.

Nutrition

Serving size 1 cookie

Calories 105

Total fat 5g

Saturated fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 12mg

Carbohydrates 13g

Dietary fiber 1g

Sugars 11g

Protein 2g

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and may vary based on the specific products used. It is not intended as medical or dietary advice.