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Ricciarelli Almond Cookies

Delightful Italian almond cookies with a perfect blend of chewy and crispy textures, ideal for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 250 g almond flour About 2 ½ cups
  • 200 g powdered sugar About 1 ¾ cups
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • to taste Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the almond flour and powdered sugar until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the almond mixture, adding the almond extract.
  5. Shape the dough into small oval biscuits, about the size of a golf ball.
  6. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Dust the tops of each biscuit generously with powdered sugar.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops have cracked slightly.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness. Add orange or lemon zest for a citrus twist. Bake a minute or two longer for crunchier cookies.