Vanilla Amaretti
Prep
30 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These vanilla amaretti cookies are my go to treat whenever I want something that feels fancy but comes together in less than an hour. Made with almonds, which are packed with protein and healthy fats to keep you satisfied, they're wonderfully simple to whip up with just egg whites and a touch of vanilla. What I love most is that you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, making them an affordable option for when you're craving something homemade and delicious. The whole process from start to finish takes under an hour, so you can have warm, fragrant cookies cooling on the counter before dinner time.
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Ingredients
- 300almonds
- 400 gsugar
- 4egg whites
- 200 galmond flour
- 1vanilla extract
- 1 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gunsalted butter
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a food processor, grind the almonds until finely chopped.
Tip: Be careful not to overprocess.
- 3
In a medium bowl, sift together almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
In a large bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Be careful not to overbeat.
- 5
In a separate bowl, sift together granulated sugar and ground almonds.
- 6
Add the vanilla extract to the egg whites and mix until combined.
- 7
Slowly pour the sugar mixture into the egg whites and mix until combined.
- 8
Add the sifted almond flour mixture and mix until combined.
- 9
Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in small mounds.
Tip: Leave about 1 inch of space between each macaron.
- 10
Tap the baking sheet gently to remove air bubbles.
- 11
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are firm and the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Avoid overbaking.
- 12
Allow the macarons to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Tip: Then, transfer them to an airtight container.
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