{"id":"amaretti_5cd3652db8","slug":"amaretti","title":"Amaretti","description":"Classic Italian almond cookies that are delightfully crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g almond flour","name":"Almond Flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"flour","notes":"finely ground","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 large egg whites","name":"Egg White","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whites only","notes":"room temperature","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp almond extract","name":"Almond Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"50g powdered sugar for coating","name":"Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"for rolling","group":"coating","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.","group":"preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites and a pinch of salt until they reach soft peaks.","group":"dough","title":"Whisk the egg whites and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gently fold in the almond extract, followed by the almond flour and granulated sugar, until a thick, slightly sticky paste forms.","group":"dough","title":"Gently fold in the almond extract","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"dough"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Scoop small amounts of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until generously coated.","group":"shaping","title":"Scoop small amounts of dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 325°F (163°C) until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops are slightly cracked.","group":"baking","title":"Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up before serving.","group":"finishing","title":"Allow the cookies","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"finishing"}],"notes":"Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for the best volume. Do not overbake; they should remain slightly soft to the touch when removed from the oven as they firm up while cooling.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["baking sheet","parchment paper","whisk","mixing bowl","spatula"],"diet":["gluten_free","vegetarian","dairy_free"],"allergens":["tree_nuts","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"cookies","note":"Approximately 2 dozen cookies"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be prepared and kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours before rolling and baking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature.","reheatingNotes":"No reheating required."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Famaretti_5cd3652db8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0f1490d2-fcc5-4602-9b93-b736e5d167b6","imageAlt":"Amaretti — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["amaretti","almond cookies","italian dessert","gluten-free","dairy-free","chewy cookies"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Amaretti","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:20:46.189Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:20:46.189Z","related":[{"id":"zabaione_e4ffd1c355","slug":"zabaione","title":"Zabaione","description":"A classic, ethereal Italian dessert custard that is light, frothy, and rich. 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