These Classic Italian Amaretti Cookies are a delightful combination of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with an unmistakable bitter almond flavor. Perfect with coffee or tea, they’re a simple yet elegant treat that brings a touch of Italy to your kitchen.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 14 cookies
Ingredients
220 g (1 + 1/2 cups) raw peeled almonds (or the same amount of almond flour)
10 g raw bitter almonds (apricot kernels) or 2 tsp bitter almond extract
Note: Do not eat raw bitter almonds; see tips below.
200 g (1 cup) white sugar (granulated or caster; not icing sugar)
2 medium-small egg whites, room temperature
Pinch of salt
Few drops of vanilla extract (optional)
Granulated white sugar for coating
14 raw peeled whole almonds for decoration
Directions
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