Italian Baking Recipes - Marcellina In Cucina

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Amaretti Cookies on a round wire rack viewed from above. 3 cups (288 grams) ground almonds 3 egg whites 1 ¼ cup (250 grams) granulated white sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract Powdered sugar Almonds for decorating Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350ºF/180°C. Combine the ground almonds with the sugar in a large bowl. Whip the egg whites until foamy with a fork. Whisk in the almond extract. Then add the egg whites and almond extract mixture. Stir until it becomes too difficult then use your hand to knead into a soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap and rest the mixture for 1 hour. Roll a tablespoon of the mixture into balls. Then roll in granulated sugar followed by powdered sugar. Arrange on a prepared baking sheet. Press down with two fingers to slightly flatten. Insert an almond, if using. Bake in a preheated oven at 350ºF/180°C for about 15 minutes, as they swell and darken remove the soft amaretti from the oven. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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