Amaretti Cookies
1 1/2 lbs blanched almonds
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 Tbs almond extract
4 egg whites
Preheat oven to 325.
Line baking pans with parchment paper.
Grind almonds and sugar in a food processor until fine.
Beat egg whites until stiff.
Fold egg whites and almond extract into ground almond mixture.
Using wet hands roll dough into small balls and roll balls in sugar.
Place on prepared pan and press down slightly on the top.
Bake 20 minutes or until firm and golden on the outside.
So correct - it IS the season for cookies. I have been overindulging but these look so healthy :-)
ReplyDeleteMmm, they look delicious. Christmas is the season for cookies.
ReplyDeleteIf I could justify baking another cookie I would make these!
ReplyDeleteThis is the time to bake, bake, bake! These cookies look and sound delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I hope you are having a beauty-filled afternoon!
ReplyDeleteThese cookies sound amazing!! Thanks so much for submitting them into my Amex giveaway :)
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