Easy Homemade Italian Cookies Recipe (Amaretti)
Elevate your holiday baking with these homemade Italian Cookies! Quick and easy to make, these almond-infused delights bring a taste of Italy to your festivities.
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 - large egg whites at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chip
- Confectioners' sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C)—line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites for a few minutes.
- Add sugar, vanilla, and almond flour to the egg whites. Continue folding until you have a smooth, consistent batter.
- Scoop out small portions of the batter and roll them into balls. Roll the balls in confectioners' sugar to coat them lightly. About 20 to 24 balls
- Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press the cookies in the middle with your fingers and add some chocolate chips.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden brown on the bottom but still soft inside.
- Allow the Italian cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, your Italian biscuits are ready to be enjoyed. They have a delicious almond flavor and a chewy, slightly crispy texture.