Salted Caramel Amaretti
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Indulge in the Italian classic with a twist of salty caramel.
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Ingredients
- 200 galmonds(toasted)
- 400 gsugar(white granulated)
- 150 gconfectioner's sugar
- 2eggs
- 6 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 100 mlcaramel sauce
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 1 gbaking powder
- 1 mlamaretto
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
- 2
Grind the almonds in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
Tip: For a more intense flavor, use hazelnuts instead.
- 3
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, confectioner's sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer for a more precise temperature.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in the butter, until melted.
- 6
Add the caramel sauce and vanilla extract, stirring until combined.
Tip: For a stronger caramel flavor, use more sauce.
- 7
Add the ground almonds, baking powder, and amaretto, stirring until a dough forms.
Tip: If the dough is too sticky, add more confectioner's sugar.
- 8
Scoop the dough into small balls, about 1.5 cm in diameter.
Tip: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for a more precise shape.
- 9
Bake the amaretti for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Tip: For a more caramelized exterior, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
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