Name: Amy's Amaretti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 cup blanched, slivered almonds; 1 1/2 cup white sugar; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon almond extract

Amy's Amaretti

2 Comments

My amaretti recipe is really easy, and my family and friends eat them up like there's no tomorrow - you will too. I love almonds, so I was really excited to make these wonderful cookies - especially since they're a healthier than many other cookies out there.

Notes

For more recipes for dessert that are healthy, check out our collection here.

Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time25 min

Ingredients

3 cups blanched, slivered almonds
1 1/2 cup white sugar
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300F degrees.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a food processor, grind the almonds into a fine meal.
Add the sugar and continue to process for another 15 seconds.
Finally, add egg whites and almond extract, continue to process until a smooth dough forms around the blade.
Using a teaspoon, place well rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
Cookies should be at least 1 1/2 inches apart.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Cookies should be golden.
Allow cookies to cool completely on the paper before removing.
Store in a dry place.

Your Recently Viewed Recipes

Rate

I have not made this yet so I cannot rate it.

We are adding your Comments.

Thank you! Your comment has been added.

We are sorry. There was an error tyring to post your rating and review.

Your comment will appear after our editors have had a chance to review it.

Cancel Reply to Comment

Thanks for your comment. Don't forget to share!

nababernathy 30010 15

Dec 19, 2016

Where is the nutrition info? I need to know calories and carbs since I am now on insulin, and am trying really hard to not eat too many carbs or sugars. I haven't made these because you didn't include this information.

FaveHealthyRecipes Editor

Dec 23, 2016

Hello! Per serving, there are 79 calories, 4g fat, 3mg sodium, 10.1g carbohydrates, 8.7g sugar, and 2g protein. Please let me know if you have any other questions!