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Orange Pizzicotti

Orange Pizzicotti are delightful Italian-inspired cookies that blend the flavors of almonds and orange zest for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 145 g 145 g (3/4 cup) sugar
  • 145 g 145 g (1 cup) blanched almonds Blanched almonds give a smoother texture.
  • 15 g 15 g (1 tbsp) grated untreated orange zest Use untreated oranges for zest.
  • 1 vial 1 vial (about 5 ml) bitter almond essence
  • 10 g 10 g (2 tsp) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 unit 1 egg white Can be substituted with aquafaba for vegan option.
  • Powdered sugar for dusting For finishing touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine sugar, blanched almonds, orange zest, orange juice, and egg white. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
  2. Transfer the dough into a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and chill it in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
  3. After chilling, take small amounts of dough and roll them into walnut-sized balls, yielding about 12-13 cookies.
  4. Roll each cookie in powdered sugar and shape them slightly into a more flattened form.
  5. Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in a static oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes or until light golden.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.

Notes

These cookies are perfect with tea or coffee and make a wonderful gift. Consider pairing with fresh fruit or a light dessert.