Butterscotch Amaretti
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Amaretti are delicate almond biscuits featuring butterscotch sauce and a hint of amaretti powder. Made with butter, caster sugar, brown sugar and almond flour, these treats come together in just 20 minutes of preparation, followed by 25 minutes in the oven. They suit anyone looking for an impressive homemade biscuit with a rich, buttery flavour.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 200 gcaster sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2egg whites
- 250 galmond flour
- 50 gamaretti powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gbutterscotch sauce
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 50 gicing sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites, almond flour, amaretti powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour to avoid lumps.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for smooth mixing.
- 5
Spoon the dough into balls, about 1cm in diameter. Place on the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Leave 1.5cm of space between each cookie.
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
Tip: Rotate the tray halfway through baking.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
Tip: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Drizzle with butterscotch sauce and sprinkle with icing sugar.
Tip: Optional: Add a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor.
- 9
Serve and enjoy!
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