Amaretti Biscuits
Crisp edges, tender centers, and a sweet almond aroma.
Lemony and fragrant, with a soft chew and snowy icing sugar dust.
Golden, pretty rounds that disappear fast with every bite.
dessert ⏱ 40 min 190 kcal / portion 28.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegetarian eggmilktree nuts 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- preheat the oven to 160°C
- mix ground almonds, caster sugar, lemon zest, almond extract, and salt
- whip the egg whites and honey until firm peaks form
- fold the meringue into the almond and sugar mix to make a soft paste
- roll the paste into rounds and flatten slightly
- roll the rounds in flaked almonds to coat
- roll the coated rounds in plenty of icing sugar
- bake at 160°C for 14-18 minutes until very light golden
- leave to cool completely