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Italian amaretti morbidi recipe.

Amaretti Morbidi

Mari Avalos
Soft, chewy, and packed with almond flavor, these soft amaretti morbidi are a classic Italian treat that’s surprisingly easy to make! With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have bakery-style cookies with a crisp outer shell and a tender, marzipan-like center.
20 cookies
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 18 minutes
Total 28 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups almond flour
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 3 small egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons Amaretto liqueur (or ½ tsp almond extract)
  • pinch salt
  • confectioners' sugar (for coating)

Instructions
 

  • Place the egg whites in a bowl and add a pinch of salt, mix with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Add to the bowl the almond flour, sugar, and Amaretto liqueur.
  • Using a spatula, fold the ingredients until combined. Cover and place the bowl in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a cookie tray with parchment paper.
  • Form small balls with the dough and coat them with confectioners' sugar.
  • Place them on the baking tray at least 1,5-inches (4 cm) apart each and flatten them a little bit with your fingers.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 345°F (175°C) and continue to bake for another 13-15 minutes or until the cookies start to turn slightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully arrange the cookies on a cooling rack. Let them rest for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cookies to the plate with confectioners' sugar and nicely coat them on all sides.
  • Place them again on the cooling rack and let the cookies cool completely before enjoying them.

Tips & Notes

  • All ingredients should be at room temperature.
  • You can add a few chopped almonds to the cookie dough for a crunchy touch.
  • If you want to make these Italian cookies proportionally the same size, use an ice cream serving spoon or a melon ball cutter.
  • The cookies will last up to 8-10 days in a dry and cool spot in your kitchen. Place them in a cookie jar or an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookieCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg