Soft amaretti so good they melt in your mouth. How good are amaretti! Among many Almond Desserts, they are always my favorite. Just 3 ingredients and in a few minutes, you can prepare soft and delicious Almond Cookies . My recipe is very simple and perfect even for the clumsiest in the kitchen, and you can decorate your cookies with candied cherries as I did or with an almond or half a teaspoon of jam. Simple to prepare, and they always win everyone over. I find them perfect also to package in transparent bags for gifts that are sure to be appreciated by everyone. Let’s then run to the kitchen and prepare together the best Amaretti you’ve tasted
AND DON’T MISS THESE RECIPES TOO:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 158.56 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 18.81 (g) of which sugars 15.83 (g)
- Proteins 4.26 (g)
- Fat 8.56 (g) of which saturated 0.65 (g)of which unsaturated 7.52 (g)
- Fibers 2.21 (g)
- Sodium 11.69 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Soft Amaretti
- 1 1/2 cups almonds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 lemon zest (untreated)
- 10 candied cherries
- as needed powdered sugar (for decorating)
How to make Soft Amaretti
Transfer the almonds and sugar into a mixer or blender and finely chop them. I prefer to use almonds with their skin, but if you prefer, peel them first or use already peeled almonds.
Lightly beat the 2 egg whites with a whisk until they are fluffy and foamy. Mix them in a bowl with the almonds and sugar. Also, add half the grated zest of an untreated lemon and mix well with a spatula.
Transfer the mixture into a piping bag with a large star nozzle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the cookies slightly spaced on the parchment paper. I made small circles, they will spread during baking.
Place half a candied cherry in the center. Bake the Almond Amaretti in a preheated static oven at 375°F for 12-14 minutes. Let them cool before transferring to a plate because they are very soft just out of the oven. Dust them with powdered sugar if desired.
See you tomorrow with a new recipe, a hug, Loredana
Loredana’s Tips
The amaretti stay soft in a container for 3-4 days
If you prefer, you can replace the lemon zest with orange zest or a packet of vanilla
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