Amaretti Cookies (No Flour and Low-Fat)
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- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
40 cookies (approx)
ingredients
- 1 lb slivered almonds
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract or 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 large egg whites (from large or extra large eggs)
directions
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper, then generously grease the paper.
- Process the almonds in 2 batches in a food processor until finely ground.
- In a bowl combine the almonds with powdered sugar, vanilla and almond extract until blended, then stir in the egg whites; mix to combine (the batter will be sticky!).
- Drop from a teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for abouit 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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Reviews
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Really nice. I used Splenda instead of sugar snd opted for more vanilla over the almond extract. I spread my teaspoons of the mixture a bit thin, and got just under double the amount stated. I cooked them for 10 minutes and they came out beautiful. The consistency was on the verge of chewy and crisp, and satisfied my cookie craving minus any calorie-dense flour. Thank you for sharing :)