Chewy Almond Amaretti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Mix
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Whites from 3 large eggs (around 90g)
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280g (about 3 cups) almond meal
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280g (1 1/2 cups, minus 1 tbsp) superfine sugar
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A quarter teaspoon of vanilla
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2 tablespoons Amaretto
→ Coating
06 -
3 tbsp powdered sugar, piled high
07 -
3 generous tbsp granulated sugar
# Instructions:
01 -
Set the oven to 170C/325F (fan mode). Lay down silicone mats or parchment on two baking sheets.
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Grab a whisk or mixer and whip the egg whites till they're stiff and hold peaks.
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Gently fold in almond meal, superfine sugar, and vanilla. Stir Amaretto in last, making a sticky, thick dough.
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Scoop small amounts of dough and shape into balls, about the size of walnuts. Toss each ball in granulated sugar first, then powdered sugar. Drop onto baking trays and press slightly to flatten.
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Pop them in the oven for 15 minutes. Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before moving to a rack.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, use packaged almond meal.
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Store in a sealed container, good for two weeks.
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A few cracks on the surface are totally fine!