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    Home » Recipes » Sweets

    Amaretti (Italian Macaron Cookies)

    June 12, 2015 • Updated: June 24, 2021 • by Renée • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Less sugar and four kinds of almond flavoring make for a deliciously chewy, gluten-free, yolk-free almond cookie that is bursting with flavor.

    Amaretti - Italian Macaron Cookies Recipe - Less sugar and four kinds of almond flavoring make for a deliciously chewy, gluten-free, yolk-free almond cookie that is bursting with flavor and very, very satisfying.

    This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite.

    Recently, I went on a girls-only getaway to Detroit Lake, and you know where there is a weekend gathering of women, there is likely to be a whole lot of food.

    Our friend Beth brought these amazing almond cookies, and after the first bite, I was begging for the recipe. As best as I can figure out, Beth's recipe is based on King Arthur Flour's Almond Cloud Cookies recipe; however, her version cuts the sugar in half, resulting in a subtly sweet cookie with a strong almond punch.

    These cookies aren't flashy - they don't need to be, because they are Amazingly Delicious. In fact, after sampling my first batch, Mr. B told me they were the best cookies I've ever made (which is saying something, because I've made some pretty good cookies in the past). Enjoy!

    (Half the sugar means you can eat twice as many, right?)

    Amaretti - Italian Macaron Cookies Recipe | The Good Hearted Woman
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    Amaretti (Italian Macaron Cookies)

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    Course: Cookies
    Prep Time:10 minutes
    Cook Time:20 minutes
    Total Time:30 minutes
    Servings: 2 dozen
    Author: Renee

    Ingredients

    • 10 ounces almond paste*
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 large egg whites lightly beaten
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon extra-strong bitter almond oil
    Topping:
    • Confectioners' sugar
    • Sliced almonds

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325° F. Line baking pan with parchment paper.
    • In a stand mixer or food processor, blend the almond paste, sugar, and salt until crumbly.
    • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until very frothy. (Don’t beat long enough to form peaks.)
    • Gradually add almond extract, bitter almond oil, and beaten egg whites to the almond paste mixture.
    • Using a small scoop, form cookies and place on prepared baking sheet.
    • Sprinkle cookies lightly with confectioners' sugar and sliced almonds.
    • Using three fingers, press indentations into the center of each cookie. (This keeps them from puffing up too much during baking.)
    • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until the very edges are just turning golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
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    Amaretti - Italian Macaron Cookies Recipe | The Good Hearted Woman

    Amaretti - Italian Macaron Cookies Recipe | The Good Hearted Woman

    *Almond paste can be found in most grocery stores; usually in the baking section near the pie fillings. You can also make it at home, but I haven't done that yet.

    Amaretti - Italian Macaron Cookies Recipe | The Good Hearted Woman

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    About Renée

    Renée is writer, music maker, artist, and storyteller. In her spare time, you can find her writing love songs about cowboys, exploring the moss-covered nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest, and making music with her talented singer-husband.

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    1. Bea says

      June 17, 2015 at 4:51 pm

      I love almond and marzipan; these sound fantastic, easy and yay they are dairy-free. Pinned 🙂

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    2. Aubrie LeGault says

      June 12, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Wow- best cookie he has ever had? I'll have to try them then. Plus I love almond anything.

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    3. beth says

      June 12, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      Thank you, both for the shout out ☺️, and for sharing this fan-freaking-tastic recipe! Although I *tried* to impress upon people in my own FB post several months ago, just how VERY good these cookies are, with your food blog, you will undoubtedly be able to reach far more people than I did, thereby making the world a happier place! Everyone, seriously, EVERYONE who has tried them when I've made them, has loved them. Texture is the BEST!

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    4. Monica Louie says

      June 12, 2015 at 4:44 pm

      These look so good! I like that they have less sugar in them and are gluten free too!!

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    5. chelsea @ the new wifestyle says

      June 12, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      absolutely agree that since it's half the sugar you can eat twice as much! i loooooove almond cookies so i'm definitely pinning this for later use 🙂

      Reply
    6. Ali says

      June 12, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      I love gluten free recipes that are meant to be gluten free. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Danielle says

      June 12, 2015 at 9:15 am

      These look tasty! I bet they are excellent with coffee and/or tea... mmm! I have a friend who is allergic to just about everything under the sun, so I'm going to send this recipe to him because he's always looking for something to satisfy his sweet tooth. Thanks for sharing, cheers!

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    8. Pech says

      June 12, 2015 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      Less sugar and more almond flavor, sold!!

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