True Amaretti

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs30 mins

Servings: 45

Yield: 45 cookies

True Amaretti

Ingredients

5 very cold egg whites

2 ½ cups white sugar

5 teaspoons almond extract

4 ½ cups almond meal

¼ cup confectioners' sugar

or as needed

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Beat egg whites with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until foamy. Gradually add sugar and almond extract continuing to beat until very stiff peaks form. Switch to the paddle attachment and mix in almond meal until dough comes together.

Step 2

Cover cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 4

Pour confectioners' sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll cookie dough into small balls and coat with confectioners' sugar. Arrange on the baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly browned and firm 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

True Amaretti

Servings Per Recipe:45

Calories: 95

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.9g 10%

Carbohydrates: 15.1g 5%

Sugars: 11.8g

Fat: 2.1g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 6.6mcg 2%

Calcium: 48.3mg 5%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 33mg 12%

Potassium: 164.5mg 5%

Sodium: 7mg

Calories From Fat: 18.7

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.