Amariette Cookies Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Amariette Cookies Recipe). This is a cookie the Italian's make on festive occasions like weddings, or Christmas. For a festive touch, decorate the top of each cookie with a piece of candied cherry instead of the almond.

Brief

Servings: 24

Yield: 4 dozen

Amariette Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

7 egg whites

2 ½ cups white sugar

2 pounds ground almonds

2 tablespoons almond extract

1 cup chopped almonds

⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Italian Chickpea Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat egg whites and sugar until fluffy. Add the ground almond and almond extract mixing well. Shape dough into walnut sized balls roll in sugar and put a piece of almond or candied cherry on top.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) until firm. Bottom should be light brown.

Nutritional Information

Amariette Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 340.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.9g 20%

Carbohydrates: 31.9g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 25.7g

Fat: 21.2g 33%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 4.2IU

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Folate: 12.5mcg 3%

Calcium: 104.6mg 11%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 116mg 41%

Potassium: 320.6mg 9%

Sodium: 16.6mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 190.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.