Amaretti Cookies

Zutaten

2/3 c. granulated sugar (140 g.), plus more for rolling

Zest of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 orange

1 1/2 c. almond flour (165 g.)

2 large egg whites

1 tsp. almond extract

1 tsp. amaretto liqueur

1/4 tsp. orange blossom water (optional)

Anweisungen

1. Rub together sugar and zests using your fingertips until sugar turns a pale orange shade. Whisk in almond flour until well combined.

2. Beat egg whites until medium peaks form. Add in almond extract, amaretto, orange blossom water (if using), and almond flour mixture and fold to combine. Store dough in an airtight container for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.

3. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325°. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

4. Portion dough into balls about 1 tablespoonful each. Roll in more granulated sugar before placing on prepared sheet 2" apart.

5. Bake until bottoms are lightly golden, about 23 to 25 minutes.

Notizen

From scanned pdf from Dana (Holiday 2024 cookies)