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Italian almond cookies

Deliciously Soft Italian Almond Cookies You'll Love to Bake

Try these Easy Italian Almond Cookies for a delightful treat featuring crispy edges and a chewy center. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 large Egg whites Room temperature for better whipping
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract Be cautious with substitutions
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adjust based on personal preferences
  • 1 cup White sugar Caster or granulated works best
  • 2 cups Almond flour Ensure it's blanched
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Icing sugar For coating the cookies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whip the egg whites and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes).
  3. Gently fold in almond and vanilla extracts into the whipped egg whites.
  4. Gradually mix in the white sugar and almond flour until a slightly sticky dough forms.
  5. Shape tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and coat generously in icing sugar.
  6. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes until pale.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored for up to five days in an airtight container at room temperature.

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