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Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies: Amaretti

Chewy on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, these classic Italian almond cookies are a Christmas favorite. With simple ingredients and rich almond flavor, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or gifting in festive tins. Naturally gluten-free and irresistibly delicious!
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 200g almond flour
  • 1 cup 120g powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy (soft peaks, not stiff).
  3. Gently fold in almond flour, powdered sugar, almond extract, and salt until a sticky dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each in powdered sugar.
  5. Place on the baking sheet and bake 20–22 minutes, until tops are cracked and bottoms are lightly golden.
  6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
  • Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months; bake directly from frozen.