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Italian Almond Cookie

Soft and Chewy Italian Almond Cookie Magic You’ll Love

Experience the delightful taste of Italian Almond Cookies with this simple recipe that highlights the focus keyword.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 large Egg Whites at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar or coconut sugar for lower glycemic
  • 2 cups Almond Flour do not substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract opt for pure extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt optional
  • 1/2 cup Flaked Almonds for rolling the cookie balls

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Almond Cookie
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites and incorporate the almond extract.
  5. Shape the dough into balls and roll each ball in flaked almonds.
  6. Place cookie balls on baking sheets and flatten slightly; bake for 20 to 22 minutes.
  7. Allow cookies to cool briefly on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better whipping. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.

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