True Amaretti

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Ingredients

  • almond
  • egg white
  • almond meal
  • white sugar
  • confectioners

Instructions

  1. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until foamy. Gradually add sugar and almond extract, continuing to beat until very stiff peaks form. Switch to the paddle attachment and mix in almond meal until dough comes together.
  2. Cover cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 3 hours to overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Pour confectioners' sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll cookie dough into small balls and coat with confectioners' sugar. Arrange on the baking sheets.
  5. Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly browned and firm, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

451 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27.4g 55% DV
Total Fat 16.7g 21% DV
Carbs 50.1g 18% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 37.1g 74% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 462.8mg 20% DV
Potassium 521.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 101.5mg 8% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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