Vanilla Amaretti
Prep
30 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Italian almond macarons infused with the sweetness of vanilla and the crunch of almonds.
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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
Detail level
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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