Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Nonna’s Mascarpone Almond Amaretti Cookies, a gluten-free treat with a perfect balance of almond and mascarpone. These Italian-style cookies are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, making them a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
Egg White Mixture:
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Sliced almonds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dough: Combine almond flour, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and salt. Add almond extract, vanilla extract, and mascarpone. Mix until a dough forms.
- Prepare Egg White: In a separate bowl, beat the egg white with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the egg white into the almond mixture until fully mixed.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into balls, coat in powdered sugar, place on baking sheets, and top with sliced almonds. Bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, use room-temperature mascarpone.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for later use.
- Consider using a small cookie scoop for consistent sizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg