Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200 g) almond flour 🌰
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 🍚
- Zest of 1 orange 🍊
- 2 large egg whites 🥚
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 🌿
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- Powdered sugar, for dusting 🍚
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, granulated sugar, orange zest, and salt. Stir well to combine.
3. Beat the egg whites:
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
4. Combine the mixtures:
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the almond flour mixture. Add the almond extract and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Shape the cookies:
Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and shape into small oval or diamond shapes. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Dust generously with powdered sugar.
6. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly golden on the edges.
7. Cool and serve:
Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. Serve these delightful almond cookies with a dusting of powdered sugar for an authentic Italian treat!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 20-25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 90 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies
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