Description
Chewy Italian Almond Paste Cookies are soft, flavorful treats made with almond paste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond paste
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix almond paste and sugar until well combined.
- Add egg whites, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in flour and salt until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust baking time for desired chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chewy Italian Almond Paste Cookies