Amaretti Recipe

amaretti (almond Macaroons)

1/2 Pound Blanched Almonds
4 Drops Bitter Almond Oil
3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Egg Whites
1 Tablespoon Confectioners' Sugar

preheat Oven To 250 Degrees F.

finely Grind Blanched Almonds, In Batches, Using A Hand Grinder, Blender Or Food Processor.

combine Almonds With Almond Oil, Sugar And Lightly Beaten Egg Whites. Knead Mixture Into A Firm Dough.

with Moistened Hands, Form Dough Into 1-inch Diameter Balls (about 45 Balls). Place Balls At Least 1 Inch Apart On A Baking Sheet Covered With Baking Parchment, Using A Second Baking Sheet If Needed. Place Baking Sheet On Bottom Rack Of Oven And Bake For About 55 To 60 Minutes.

transfer Baked Cookies To A Wire Rack. Using A Fine Sieve, Dust Cookies With Confectioners' Sugar While Warm.





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