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May 23, 2020

Italian Amaretti Cookies

Last Updated on November 11, 2020 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

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With a crispy exterior and soft and chewy interior, these Italian Amaretti Cookies also known as amaretti morbidi, are gluten-free and simply irresistible.

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Cup of coffee with amaretti cookies.

These Italian Amaretti Cookies are a favourite at my house. The cookies are quick and easy to make, are made with blanched almond flour and have a delicious marzipan like centre that stays tender and chewy.

Close-up of a pile of Italian Amaretti Cookies

How to Make Almond Cookies

To make these cookies you'll need:

  • almond flour
  • granulated sugar
  • salt
  • lemon zest
  • egg whites and
  • almond extract

When preparing your ingredients for this recipe, start by removing the yolks from the egg whites. Since egg whites whip up better when they're at room temperature, it's best to wait a bit before whipping them up to medium-firm peaks.

A series of four photos showing steps to making amaretti cookies.

For the best results, I highly recommend using a food scale for this recipe. Without a scale, you could end up using a bit more almond flour than you should.

But if you must use cups to measure, I recommend fluffing the flour with a fork or small whisk before measuring. Then lightly spoon the flour into the measuring cup. You want to make sure that you're not packing it in, so don't tap the cup on the counter. Finally, use a straight-edged utensil to level off the cup.

After measuring the dry ingredients, add the lemon zest and combine together. Set the mixture aside and whip the egg whites. Fold the egg whites and almond extract into the flour mixture until you have a uniform dough.

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll into a ball until it's smooth and then roll it in the granulated sugar. The balls should be just a bit over 1 inch wide in size.

Place the cookie balls onto the baking sheet and bake in the oven until bottoms are lightly golden and tops just begin to colour and are firm to the touch.

Almond Cookies on plate.

How to Store Cookies

Amaretti cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to at least a week. If you're making them ahead of time, they can be frozen in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

To make sure the cookies keep their shape, start by freezing them on a cookie tray until they are frozen solid, then put them in a freezer bag and return to the freezer. Thaw the cookies in the refrigerator overnight.

These cookies don't take much time at all to make and are perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee.

You could also make them and give them away as a host/hostess gift. They're so delicious and pretty looking everyone will think you purchased them at an Italian bakery. Happy Baking!

More Baked Goods Made with Almonds

  • Gluten-Free Almond Flour Brownies
  • Chewy Almond Marzipan Bars
  • Cherry Almond Cake
  • Mini Almond and Matcha Bundt Cakes

If you make this recipe let me know how it went for you in the comment section below. I'd love to know if you made any variations to the recipe and how it worked out. And if you take a picture, share it with me on Instagram by tagging #sweetandsavourypursuits, I love to see your photos!

Almond Cookies on plate.

Italian Amaretti Cookies

With a crispy exterior and soft and chewy interior, these Italian Amaretti Cookies also known as amaretti morbidi, are gluten-free and simply irresistible.
4.67 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Total Time 38 mins
Course Dessert, Dessert/ snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 35 cookies
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups almond flour 265 grams
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt pinch
  • 1 lemon zest from 1 lemon (medium-sized)
  • 3 egg whites from 3 large eggs
  • 1.5 teaspoons almond extract
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling cookies in) or powdered sugar or a combination of both

Instructions
 

  • Place a rack in the centre of your oven and preheat oven to 325ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine the almond flour, granulated sugar, salt and lemon zest. Whisk until blended. Use your fingers to break up any little clumps of lemon zest in the flour. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the egg whites on low until frothy and then on medium-high speed until medium to firm peaks form. Add almond extract to the egg whites and gently combine.
  • Fold the beaten egg whites into the almond flour mixture until the mixture is well combined and becomes a sticky dough.
  • Using a small cookie scoop (size 60), scoop dough ball. Roll the dough until you have a smooth ball and then roll it in the granulated sugar. The balls should be just a bit over 1 inch wide in size. Place the cookie balls onto the baking sheet, spacing them about an inch and a half apart. Repeat until your sheet is full.
  • Bake in the oven for approximately 16-18 minutes or until bottoms are lightly golden and tops are firm to the touch.

Notes

  1. I like to use a cookie scoop that's about 1.25 to 1.5 inch wide, or a size 60 scoop. A size 60 scoop will hold just about 1 tablespoon of liquid. So if you don't own a cookie scoop, you can use a tablespoon to portion the dough. 
  2. For best results, I recommend using a food scale for this recipe. Without a scale, you could end up using a bit more almond flour then you should. If you must use cups to measure, fluff the flour with a fork or small whisk before measuring. Then lightly spoon the flour into the measuring cup. Make sure that you're not packing it in and don't tap the cup on the counter. Use a straight-edged utensil to level off the cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Almond Cookies, Amaretti Biscuits, Amaretti Cookies, Amaretti Morbidi, Italian Almond Cookies
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