
Ricciarelli
Ricciarelli is a traditional Italian almond cookie that is perfect for the holiday season. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of almond flavor.
Ingredients
- Zest of one orange (1)
- Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
- Vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon)
- Almond extract (1 teaspoon)
- Egg whites (2)
- Powdered sugar (1/2 cup, plus more for dusting)
- Granulated sugar (1 cup)
- Almond flour (2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the egg whites into the almond flour mixture, then add the almond extract, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Dust the cookies with additional powdered sugar and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Dessert • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 120 • Fat: 5g • Carbs: 15g • Protein: 3g • Sodium: 10mg • Sugar: 10g