Soft and Chewy Amaretti Cookies

Amaretti cookies are traditional Italian cookies that are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. They are filled with almond flavor with just a hint of orange zest and pair beautifully with a cup of espresso.

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BETH'S AMARETTI COOKIE RECIPE
Makes 18 cookies

INGREDIENTS:
100g (1/2 cup) of egg whites, about 3-4 eggs
3 cups (285 g) Almond Meal
½ cup (100g) sugar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) orange zest
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure almond extract
! For Rolling:
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

METHOD:
Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat and set aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond meal, sugar and orange zest, and set aside.

In a large bowl, whip the egg whites on high until stiff peaks form.

Fold in one-third of the dry ingredients until combined.

Then add the almond extract.

Continue to fold in the dry ingredients in two more batches until a sticky cookie dough develops.
Set out two small bowls. One with the granulated sugar and the other with the powdered sugar.

Scoop out the dough in one-tablespoon increments, and roll the dough ball in the granulated sugar first, then the powdered sugar.

Place the cookies on the cookie sheet and bake for 17-20 minutes.

They are done when the cookies start to crack and their exteriors are hard to the touch.

Allow them to cool completely before packaging them up.

NOTES:
If the cookie dough is too loose to form a dough ball, add more almond flour in two-tablespoon increments until it comes together.

Store the cookies at room temperature in an air-tight container for 4-5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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[sandyfeet]

My happy Saturday morning. Beth, you are the problem solver!! I was going BANANAS not knowing what to take to my annual cookie exchange party and voilà, enter Beth The Problem Solver with the perfect solution as always!! Bisous 😘😘

[windflower]

Beth, I am so glad to see the metric measurements. I started using the scale and I absolutely love this when baking. I don’t have all those measuring cups to clean now.

[JimmyDew_]

Wow delicious ❤ thank you for the recipe.

[annabizaro-doo-dah]

I adore these biscuits & had no idea they were so straightforward to make! Its also great to have a recipe for my almond flour. Thank you Beth❤

[jolab]

I love almond flavor. I'm going to make these!

[sallymclain]

These look fabulous and I can't wait to try making them--thank you for the recipe!

[jodyglud]

Can't wait to make these, I really love them!

[trishmorille]

Absolutely delicious and they are gluten free! I love the way they crack a bit. So festive! Thank you, Beth! Wishing you and your family a beautiful Christmas!

[LckSoul]

My weekends are always blessed with your videos beth! Thank you so much for posting ❤

[josephruggiero]

Can’t wait to try! Look delicious and I love ALMONDS!!!!

[caterpillarjungle]

I just baked 4 dozen of these and they are so good! Can't wait to share them with friends and family.
I measured the sugar and almond meal first and mixed the orange zest right in so that it was well integrated. Also added a pinch of salt since I feel like it helps bring out the flavors in sweets even better. I was able to make 2 dozen from each batch (rather than 18) and I like them on the slightly smaller size since they are so dense and decadent.

[mrtodd]

One thing you can do is press the backside of a 1/2 teaspoon into the top of the cookie before baking to make an indentation, then gently fill it with a small amount of jam or preserves, try apricot for a perfectly complementary flavor. I cut the corner of a plastic sandwich bag and fill it with jam to create a makeshift pastry bag to make placing the jam easier.

[doreenhorigan]

Oh, I’m so going to make these! I still dream about an almond cookie/pastry I had in Tuscany. These will hit the spot! Thank you

[anandhicooray]

OMG, looks so delish! I sure am going to try these soon!!❤❤❤

[byronchandler]

Beth, your cookies are just absolute perfection. 🤗🤗🤗

[mazeydar_vlogs]

Looks yum 😋 will surely try this recipe 😊
I loved the music on your video as well 😊

[Olenka-Mart]

Wow! I really want to try this cookie recipe. I am sure of your recipes - that's why I will definitely prepare them in the near future. Thank you, Beth!

[venturestovenus]

I make these every year! My family can't have a christmas without them.

[debbiezullo]

Beth I love these cookies!
I’m going to add this to my Italian cookie recipes. It’s just like going to an Italian
Market!! Thank you ♥️

[essbee]

Fantastic! I was looking for one more easy one to bake for my Christmas cookies I give away! Thanks, Beth💚❤