ITALIAN ALMOND COOKIES
These delectable almond cookies are made with just a few ingredients. Though they're typically Sicilian, similar versions are found all over Italy. A bit like macaroons, they are crisp on the outside, with a perfumed chewy interior. They may be baked plain, decorated with candied fruit or whole almonds, or made into thumbprint cookies, filled with a spoonful of good jam. Ideal to bake in advance, these cookies keep well for several days, ready to serve at a moment's notice.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put half the almonds and half the sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Process to obtain a coarse meal. Repeat with remaining almonds and sugar.
- Put egg whites and almond extract in a medium bowl. Using a wire whisk, beat whites until soft peaks form. Add the almond-sugar mixture to the whites and use a rubber spatula to incorporate the egg whites until you obtain a doughlike consistency.
- Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to make 24 little blobs weighing about 1/2 ounce/20 grams. Roll each between 2 palms to make smooth spheres, then flatten them slightly. Roll them in a bowl of confectioners' sugar to coat well and place 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Use the end of a wooden spoon to make little round dents in each cookie. Fill dents with whole, unblanched almonds or Amarena cherries, if desired. Alternatively, leave cookies plain with smooth tops. Leave the tray of unbaked cookies at room temperature, uncovered, for 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake until lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Bambie Massey
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Sophia Thomas
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! They were so light and fluffy, and the almond flavor was just perfect. I loved that they were not too sweet, either. I'll definitely be making these again and again!
BETTY WILSON
[email protected]These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. They were too dry and crumbly, and the almond flavor was not very strong. I won't be making these again.
Billa bajwa
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
RAGA OSAMA
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The almond flavor is perfect, and they're not too sweet. I love that they're also gluten-free. I'll definitely be making these again!
Wasay Shah
[email protected]These cookies were okay. They weren't as good as I was hoping for, but they weren't bad either. I might try making them again with a different recipe.
Badon Khan
[email protected]I was really looking forward to making these cookies, but I was disappointed with the results. They were too dry and crumbly, and the almond flavor was barely there. I won't be making these again.
Lungii Mohlala
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.
DADI JAAN
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of almond cookies, but these are really good. They're not too dry or crumbly, and the almond flavor is subtle and not overpowering. I'll definitely be making these again!
Kyla Colucci
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're so light and fluffy, and the almond flavor is just perfect. I love that they're not too sweet, either. I'll definitely be making these again!