Treacle Amaretti
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Rich, chewy Italian macarons infused with a sweet treacle filling, perfect for a special occasion.
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Ingredients
- 250almond flour
- 200confectioner's sugar
- 4large eggs
- 150granulated sugar
- 100treacle
- 1baking soda
- 1salt
- 50unsalted butter
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 10 mLfood colouring
- 10 mLconfectioner's glaze
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, sift together almond flour, confectioner's sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whip the eggs until they become light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a whisk to whip the eggs.
- 4
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the eggs and whip until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to add too much sugar at once.
- 5
Add the treacle, vanilla extract, and food colouring to the egg mixture and whip until combined.
Tip: Start with a small amount of treacle and add more to taste.
- 6
Add the sifted almond flour mixture to the egg mixture and fold until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 7
Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Tip: Pipe the batter into small circles, about 1cm in diameter.
- 8
Tap the baking tray gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Tip: This will help the amaretti cook evenly.
- 9
Bake the amaretti for 15-20 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch.
Tip: Check the amaretti after 15 minutes and remove them from the oven if they are not yet firm.
- 10
Allow the amaretti to cool completely on the baking tray.
Tip: This will help them retain their shape.
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