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Amaretti Thumbprints

Amaretti Thumbprints: Chewy Almond Gems for Festive Joy

Delight in Amaretti Thumbprints, chewy almond cookies with a jam center, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups Ground Almonds or almond flour as a substitute
  • 1 cup Sugar can use brown sugar for richer taste
  • 2 large Egg Whites room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Honey can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or vanilla extract for a different flavor
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour omit for gluten-free version
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar for rolling cookie balls
For the Jam Filling
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Fruit Jam e.g., red currant or raspberry

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Shallow Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground almonds, sugar, egg whites, honey, almond extract, and all-purpose flour. Mix until a cohesive dough forms, around 3-5 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Roll the dough into 20 balls and coat them in icing sugar.
  4. Form thumbprints by pressing into the center of each ball.
  5. Bake for about 12 minutes until golden around the edges.
  6. Allow cookies to cool before filling with approximately ½ teaspoon of jam.
  7. Serve and enjoy your Amaretti Thumbprints!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure egg whites are at room temperature and do not over-mix the dough.

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