Amaretto Cookies
These are similar to the Italian classic crispy cookies but are a little chewier.
Ingredients
- 4 Egg Whites
- 1 cup Ground Almonds
- 3 tbsp Flour
- ¾ cup Sugar
- ¼ cup Amaretto Liquor
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Granulated Sugar (to roll cookies)
- Powdered Sugar (to roll cookies)
Instructions
- In bowl of stand mixer place Egg Whites and beat until peaks are formed.
- Add Ground Almonds, Flour, Sugar, Amaretto Liquor and Vanilla Extract. Blend to form thick dough.
- With a small 1-1½ oz cookie scoop make balls and gently roll in palm of hand.
- Roll dough balls first in granulated sugar then in powdered sugar and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a 325℉ oven for about 15 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Let cool and enjoy with an espresso and a shot of Amaretto.
