The soft amaretti with coconut and almonds are a delicate and delicious variant of the classic recipe. In the past weeks, I prepared the version with almonds and the one with almonds and pistachios, and they were a great success; a delightful crunchy crust envelops a soft and aromatic heart.
The dough is very simple: you just need to mix all the ingredients to get a dough to be divided into balls and baked in the oven. If you love a very soft heart or if you plan to give them as a gift, I recommend using pasteurized egg whites to avoid health risks.
Amaretti are a beautiful gift idea for the Christmas holidays; you can put them in special bags or in gift boxes and give them to loved ones.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 13 pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring, Christmas
- Energy 192.19 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 24.78 (g) of which sugars 23.78 (g)
- Proteins 2.83 (g)
- Fat 9.44 (g) of which saturated 3.84 (g)of which unsaturated 0.76 (g)
- Fibers 1.71 (g)
- Sodium 50.52 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 45 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
The weight of the egg whites is indicative because coconut flour tends to absorb a lot of liquids, so add them little by little, and each coconut flour has a different absorption. You should get a sticky dough that allows you to form balls without problems; if they fall apart, you need to add more egg white.
- 5.3 oz grated coconut (desiccated)
- 3.5 oz almond flour
- 3.9 oz egg whites (about 3 egg whites)
- 6.3 oz granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or other flavoring as desired)
- as needed granulated sugar (for coating)
- 13 almonds (for decoration)
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Scale
- Parchment paper
Procedure
In a bowl, insert the coconut flour, almond flour, and sugar, and mix the ingredients well.
Add the vanilla and egg whites, and work the mixture until you get a sticky dough.
Form balls of 1.4 oz (you can make them smaller if you prefer).Put some granulated sugar in a small bowl.
Roll the amaretti in the bowl until they are covered with sugar, insert an almond in the center, place them on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and put them in the fridge for 1 hour.
Bake the cookies in a preheated static oven at 320°F for about 18 minutes; they should remain soft and should not become dark. In the last few minutes, check them often.
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.The soft amaretti with coconut and almonds are ready, let them cool completely before transferring them to a plate. Store them in tin boxes to prevent them from absorbing moisture.
Amaretti are a beautiful gift idea for the Christmas holidays. You can put them in special bags or in gift boxes and give them to loved ones.
Tips
Storage
The soft amaretti with coconut and almonds can be stored in tin boxes or pastry bags for 1 month.
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