This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Ultimate Chocolate Dessert See the easy way to make a rich, creamy, no-bake chocolate dessert. »
- - Valentine’s Day Recipes Tasty treats for the lips you love. »
- - Top Healthy Recipes Keep flavor high, calories low. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

More Recipes Like This
Pignoli Cookies II
Forgotten Kisses
No Peeks
Meringue Cookies
Chippers
more »
Top Related Articles
Perfect Biscotti
Tips for Cookie and Brownie Mix In a Jar
Halloween Cookies
Perfect Cookies
Perfect Flan
How to Host a Cookie Exchange Party
Brownies are the Best
Holiday Baking: Mincemeat Pies
Go Sugar Cookie Crazy
Decorating Cookies
Related Collections
Authentic Italian Desserts
Cookies - Italy
Authentic Italian Recipes
European Cookies
Italian Desserts

1 of

Amaretti

By: Kevin Ryan

"This is the classic Italian almond macaroon. When first baked they are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. As they sit, they get crunchy throughout. Delicious with any fruit dessert."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

3,081 Saves

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen

Ingredients

3 cups blanched slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a food processor, grind the almonds into a fine meal. Add the sugar and continue to process for another 15 seconds. Finally, add egg whites and almond extract, continue to process until a smooth dough forms around the blade.
Using a teaspoon, place well rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Cookies should be at least 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Cookies should be golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on the paper before removing. Store in a dry place.