Description
These Easy Italian Almond Cookies are delicate, chewy, and full of almond flavor. They are gluten-free and perfect for a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For topping and dusting:
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Beat egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Combine ingredients: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the almond flour mixture. Add almond and vanilla extracts.
- Shape the cookies: Using a small scoop, shape the dough into balls and place on the baking sheet. Press sliced almonds on top.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
- Cool and dust: Let the cookies cool on the sheet, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, dip the bottoms in melted dark chocolate once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
