RICCIARELLI

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A cousin to the ubiquitous amaretti cookie, ricciarelli were invented in Tuscany in the 14th century, and are served to this day at Christmastime. Chewy and crunchy, these flourless almond cookies keep for weeks in a sealed container, making them ideal for baking ahead.

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3 cups whole almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Add the almonds, baking soda, salt and 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar to a food processor. Process until finely ground, about 1 minute.
Whisk together the honey, vanilla and egg. Add to the almond mixture and pulse until a stiff dough forms.
Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, and coat in the remaining cup confectioners' sugar. Place at least 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake, rotating halfway through, until cracked and solid to the touch, 18 to 20 minutes. Slide the parchment off the baking sheets and allow the ricciarelli to cool completely before peeling off the paper. Store cookies in a tin or airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Ibad Mukhlis

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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.

dhurbha Khatri

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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.

sengiwakhile sxaxasisusa matshe kubheka

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I love the way these cookies look. They're so elegant and festive.

Pashupati Bhatt

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These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and special.

Kemery Abu

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies came out flat and dense. They didn't taste very good either.

Soon youknow

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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.

Sanoj Sha

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I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're the perfect treat for an afternoon snack.

Nanoga Sharifah

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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always a hit!

Jaht Thomas

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I'm not a huge fan of almond-flavored desserts, but I really enjoyed these cookies.

Barnie Bebard

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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.

Gabriel Alexander

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These cookies are so cute and festive. I love making them for Christmas parties.

DiegoDaMan2

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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.

Zakayla Gray

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These cookies are delicious! They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.

faiz choudary

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I've made these cookies several times and they always come out perfectly. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.

Annetjie Sehume

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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.

Rasel Rahman

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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly! They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again.

Mr Akram

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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.

Rosemary Mulwale

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I've been looking for a good ricciarelli recipe for ages and this one is perfect! The cookies are so easy to make and they taste just like the ones I used to get from my grandmother.

Kirubel Dereje

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These ricciarelli are absolutely delicious! The almond flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the sugar and the texture is soft and chewy. I will definitely be making these again soon.