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These soft, chewy biscuits feature a delicate marzipan-like interior and a beautiful cracked, powdered-sugar exterior, naturally gluten-free and perfect for the holidays.","serves":24,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g almond flour","name":"Almond Flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"extra fine","notes":"blanched","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g powdered sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 egg whites","name":"Egg White","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"room temperature","notes":"from large eggs","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tbsp honey","name":"Honey","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"mild flavored honey like acacia","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","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-6","original":"Zest of 1 lemon","name":"Lemon Zest","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"grated","notes":"organic preferred","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 tsp baking powder","name":"Baking Powder","quantity":2.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/8","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Powdered sugar for dusting","name":"Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"for coating the cookies","group":"coating","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, powdered sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the almond flour, powdered sugar, lemon zest, baking powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the egg whites with the honey and almond extract until frothy, but not stiff.","group":"Preparation","title":"In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the egg whites","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon or your hands until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.","group":"Resting","title":"Pour the wet ingredients","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Resting"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.","group":"Baking","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Roll the dough into small balls (about 20g each). Shape each ball into an oval lozenge shape and flatten slightly. Roll each cookie generously in a bowl of powdered sugar.","group":"Shaping","title":"Roll the dough into small balls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets. Using your thumb and fingers, pinch the sides slightly to create the traditional 'ricciarelli' shape. Dust with more powdered sugar if needed.","group":"Shaping","title":"Place the cookies","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Bake for 12-15 minutes at 160°C (320°F). The cookies should still be pale and soft; they will firm up as they cool. Do not overbake or they will become hard.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake for 12-15 minutes","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before moving them.","group":"Cooling","title":"Let the cookies cool completely","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooling"}],"notes":"The secret to the perfect Ricciarelli is the resting time. Allowing the dough to sit for at least 4 hours (or overnight) develops the flavor and ensures the characteristic cracks form on the surface during baking.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian","Tuscan"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["Baking sheet","Parchment paper","Large mixing bowl","Whisk","Grater"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["tree_nuts","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"cookies","note":"Approximately 2 dozen lozenge-shaped cookies"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be prepared and kept in the fridge for up to 48 hours before shaping and baking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature.","reheatingNotes":"Not recommended to reheat; serve at room temperature."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fricciarelli_986717a355%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1f7203b5-9228-41b0-91aa-c9571b8e837a","imageAlt":"Ricciarelli di Siena — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["almond","tuscan","siena","italian-cookies","gluten-free-dessert","christmas-cookies"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Ricciarelli di Siena","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:20:11.356Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:20:11.356Z","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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