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Italian Lemon Amaretti Cookies - Lemon Almond Flour Cookies

Lemon Amaretti Cookies - These Almond Flour Lemon Cookies are a twist on an authentic Italian Amaretti recipe. These are soft, chewy, lemony and perfect for any occasion. 

Course Dessert
Cuisine italy
Keyword lemon almond flour cookies, lemon amaretti cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups almond flour - 240 g
  • 1 cup sugar - 200 g
  • 2 large egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper; set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour and sugar with a pinch of salt.

  3. Using a handheld mixer, whisk the eggs whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl until they hold peaks - medium form. Now whisk in the lemon zest and juice until just combined. If you want, add in some drops of lemon food color.

  4. Add in the combined dry ingredients to the egg mixture and use a big spoon to carefully stir until all ingredients are combined and a dough forms.

  5. Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Use a small cookie scoop or melon baller to scoop out 1 inch balls of dough. With your hands, roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Then roll the ball in powdered sugar just to coat. Place the amaretti cookies on the baking sheet leaving about an inch and a half between each cookie.

  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are lightly golden and the tops of the cookies start to crack. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.