Best 8 Almond Date Macaroons Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful treat with our Almond Date Macaroons, a harmonious blend of sweet and nutty flavors. These delectable macaroons are crafted with a combination of almond flour, dates, and egg whites, resulting in a chewy yet tender texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite offers a burst of natural sweetness from the dates, complemented by the rich nuttiness of almonds. Whether you're a fan of classic macaroons or seeking a gluten-free and refined sugar-free dessert, these Almond Date Macaroons are sure to satisfy your cravings.

This recipe collection features three irresistible variations to tantalize your taste buds. The Original Almond Date Macaroons are a timeless classic, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. For a touch of decadence, try the Chocolate Dipped Almond Date Macaroons, where each macaroon is elegantly enrobed in a layer of rich dark chocolate. And if you prefer a burst of citrusy freshness, the Orange Almond Date Macaroons infuse a zesty orange flavor into the mix, creating a delightful symphony of flavors. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are perfect for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring a successful and enjoyable baking experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND MACAROONS



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This classic almond cookie is moist, soft, and chewy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces almond paste (about 5 1/2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
Pinch of coarse salt
1 large egg white
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put almond paste, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until crumbly, about 3 minutes. Add egg white and vanilla. Mix until smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Drop batter by tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. Place 2 almond slices on each mound of dough. Bake until cookies are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Just before serving, lightly dust cookies with sugar.

EASY ALMOND MACAROONS



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Almond macaroons are a delicious, easy-to-make cookie that everyone will love! My recipe is foolproof & only takes a few minutes to prepare!

Provided by petro

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

egg whites from 3 medium eggs
1 2/3 cups almonds (raw )
handful walnuts (raw and optional)
1 2/3 cups icing sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or rum extract)
icing sugar for powdering (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 300 F
  • Ground almonds and walnuts until fine
  • With a hand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Slowly add icing sugar, almond and walnuts, one tablespoon at a time and mix with a spatula until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and rum or almond extract.
  • Drop batter with a tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches in between cookies. Alternatively you can use a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2" plain tip.
  • Dust with some icing sugar (optional)
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

VEGAN ALMOND MACAROONS



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One of my favorite recipes from my first book, Flour, is a chewy, addictive almond macaroon sandwich cookie. I adore almonds (I always have a handful in my pocket, much to Christopher's chagrin when I forget to take them out when doing laundry), and this recipe came from my former boss and mentor, Chef Jamie. It was a very popular offering at Flour for many years, and I never thought to mess with it until I learned about aquafaba. Aquafaba is the cooking liquid from chickpeas--that thick, viscous water you drain out of the can. For reasons I still don't quite understand, this liquid acts like egg whites in many recipes. There are Facebook groups devoted to aquafaba. It's amazing! We switched out the egg whites for aquafaba in our almond macaroon recipe and it tastes exactly the same...and now it is vegan. I didn't think these cookies could get better, but they did. The batter needs to rest for at least 4 hours (even better, overnight), so plan accordingly when making these chewy treats.

Provided by Joanne Chang

Categories     dessert

Time 5h

Yield About 15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups (250 grams) sliced skin-on almonds, for the dough, plus about 1/2 cup (50 grams) for garnish
1 cup (200 grams) sugar
1/3 cup (80 grams) aquafaba (liquid from a can of no-salt-added chickpeas, or homemade)
3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the 2 1/2 cups (250 grams) almonds, the sugar, aquafaba, almond extract, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Paddle on medium-high speed for 10 minutes. Yes, 10 full minutes! The almonds will slowly break down and eventually the batter should look like thick quicksand. Scrape the batter into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight, to allow it to stiffen up a little bit.
  • When ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and place a rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it very liberally with pan spray--this is a sticky cookie, so don't be shy. Using a small (2-tablespoon) ice cream scoop or large spoon, scoop balls of dough about the size of golf balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Press the dough with the palm of your hand to flatten the cookies until they are about 1/2 inch thick (moisten your hand with water to prevent sticking). Sprinkle the cookies liberally with the remaining 1/2 cup (50 grams) almonds and press slightly to adhere. Bake for 26 to 30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet midway through the baking time, until the cookies are totally medium golden brown on top and along the edges and the almonds are lightly toasted. Don't underbake or they will be gummy in the center. Let cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack.
  • Almond macaroons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

ALMOND MACAROONS



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These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up-everyone loves them! And they're so easy: With only six ingredients, you can whip them up at the last minute. -Deena Dillion, Ossian, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients until blended. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake 16-20 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Drizzle cookies with melted chocolate; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

ALMOND DATE MACAROONS



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These easy coconut, date, and banana macaroons are a moist and delicious cookie. They would also be perfect for Ramadan, the month-long celebration during which Muslims fast during the day. The fasting traditionally is broken by eating a date at sunset.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12-15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 banana
1/2 cup baking dates (or very moist dried dates, pits removed)
1 (200 g) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon almond extract
12 -15 whole american almonds or 12 -15 marcona almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash together banana and dates. Add coconut flakes and almond extract, then mix well.
  • Divide dough into 12-15 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  • Arrange balls on a prepared baking sheet, then press 1 almond into top of each cookie.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom but still soft. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 48.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.1

CHEWY ALMOND MACAROON BISCUITS



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Rustle up these easy almond cookies. Popular for Passover, they're dairy and gluten free. You can also add a little cinnamon to turn them into cinnamon balls, if you like

Provided by Victoria Prever

Categories     Dessert, Snack

Time 40m

Yield Makes 20-25

Number Of Ingredients 6

225g ground almonds
120g caster sugar
2 egg whites
20 blanched almonds (optional)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
4 tbsp icing sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Put the ground almonds and sugar in a large mixing bowl and mix to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then add to the almond and sugar mixture. Stir well - it will form a slightly sticky mixture but should hold its shape.
  • Wet your hands lightly and roll a heaped teaspoon of the mixture into a ball between your palms - it should be about 4cm in diameter. Put on the tray and flatten slightly with wet fingers to a thick disc, leaving at least 3cm between each biscuit. Press a blanched almond into each one, if you like.
  • Bake for 18-20 mins until just starting to turn golden around the edges, then remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack. You want them to have a chewy, soft centre and the darker they get the harder the middle will be.
  • To make cinnamon balls, add the cinnamon to the almonds and sugar before you add the egg white. When shaping, leave them as balls. Bake for 18-20 mins - you want them to stay soft in the centre. While they are still warm, put them gently in a bowl of icing sugar and turn to coat. Leave until completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 0.2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

ALMOND MACAROONS



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Categories     Cookies     Egg     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low Sodium     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Almond     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 16 Macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole almonds (preferably blanched)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg white
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
confectioners' sugar for dusting
about 16 whole almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and lightly butter a baking sheet.
  • In a food processor pulse 1 cup almonds with granulated sugar until ground fine. Add egg white, almond extract, and a pinch salt and pulse until combined. Roll mixture into 16 balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and arrange about 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Slightly flatten balls and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar. Gently press 1 almond into each cookie.
  • Bake macaroons in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until pale golden. Transfer macaroons to a rack and cool completely. Macaroons keep 4 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

ALMENDRADOS (ALMOND-LEMON MACAROONS)



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Almendrados, which date from the 15th century or earlier, are cookies made of ground blanched almonds, lemon zest, egg and sugar. They are left out to dry for a day before baking. (In the recipe given here, I've called for 12 hours in the refrigerator.) I have tasted this type of cookie in many guises, and often the dough spreads out too thinly. But with the cookbook author Ana Benarroch de Bensadón's method it kept its shape perfectly.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield About 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups whole blanched almonds, plus about 30 almonds for decoration
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Using a food processor equipped with a metal blade, grind 2 cups almonds very finely. Add 3/4 cup sugar, the egg and lemon zest, and pulse to make a cohesive dough. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick liner. Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
  • Pinching off pieces of dough about the size of a walnut, roll them first into balls, then into sugar. Gently press an almond point first into top of each cookie, so that half the almond can be seen. Arrange cookies one inch apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake until cookies have barest hint of color but still remain soft, 8 to 10 minutes. (Cookies must be soft when removed from oven to avoid excess hardening when they cool.) Cool completely, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 29, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use almond flour for a rich flavor. Almond flour gives macaroons their characteristic chewy texture and nutty flavor. If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding blanched almonds in a food processor until finely ground.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites. Overbeaten egg whites will make the macaroons tough. Beat the egg whites until they are stiff peaks but not dry.
  • Add the egg whites to the almond mixture gradually. This will help prevent the macaroons from becoming too runny.
  • Drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet by rounded tablespoons. Use a spoon or a piping bag to drop the batter onto the baking sheet. Make sure the macaroons are evenly spaced apart.
  • Bake the macaroons until they are golden brown. The macaroons should be baked for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Keep an eye on the macaroons while they are baking to make sure they don't overcook.
  • Let the macaroons cool completely before serving. The macaroons will need to cool completely before they are ready to serve. This will help them set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Almond date macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these delicious macaroons at home.

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