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Published: Oct 2, 2021 · Modified: Dec 9, 2021 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Amaretti Cookies

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Amaretti Cookies are traditional Italian biscuits with soft and chewy marzipan-like center and crispy edges. Made with almond flour, egg whites, and almond extract, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, aromatic, and very easy to make.

Crinkled amaretti cookies on a round plate.

These delicious Amaretti Cookies are my new favorite cookies! They are a traditional Italian treat that will remind you more of macaroons with soft and chewy inside with crispy outside edges.

Similar to my Pistachio Cookies, they get their classic flavor and aroma from almond flour and almond extract, while the egg whites provide delicious marzipan-like texture. They both will be a great addition to the Christmas cookie exchange recipes.

Crinkled amaretti cookies on a wire rack.

What are Amaretti Cookies

Also known as Amaretti morbidi, these are traditional Italian cookies that are made with almond flour, sugar, whipped egg whites, and almond extract. Depending on the region, the texture of these macaroon-like biscuits can vary from soft to a chewy center.

Ingredients for amaretti cookies in separate bowls.

How to make it

Preheat the oven to 300˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups almond flour, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp lemon zest, and ¼ tsp salt.

Process photos of adding dry ingredients for amaretti cookies.

In a separate mixing bowl, using a mixer, beat 2 large egg whites until stiff peaks.

Process photos of whipping egg whites with a red hand mixer.

Then transfer the beaten egg whites to the dry ingredients, add ½ tsp almond extract, and using a spatula, fold it in until well combined.

Process photos of adding and mixing wipped egg whites and dry ingredients.

Prepare ½ cup powdered sugar on a plate.

Using a 1 ½ tbsp ice cream scoop or a regular spoon, scoop out the cookie dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Roll it in powdered sugar to cover from all the sides and transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat the same with the rest of the dough.

Process photos of a rolled cookies dough in powdered sugar and having the rolled cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Bake at 300˚F for 30-35 minutes or until the tops are set and cracked and the bottom is light golden color. Then take out of the oven and let sit on the counter for about 10-15 minutes, they will finish setting and baking inside. Then transfer to a wire rack and let cool off completely.

Crinkled amaretti cookies on a wire rack.

Tips for best results

  • Egg whites. When mixing egg whites with the dry ingredients, you don’t have to be too gentle. The egg whites won’t deflate. The dough will be sticky and you just need to mix it well, so all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Rolling the cookies. When you roll the cookie dough into the balls, the dough will be quite sticky. To prevent them from sticking too much to your hands, you can dust your fingers and palms with some powdered sugar and then roll the dough.
  • Baking. If you like your cookies to be more gooey and have more of a marzipan texture inside, you can bake them for just 30 minutes. If you like them to have a more crunch outside and caky texture inside, bake them for 35 minutes.
Crinkled amaretti cookies on a wire rack.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store?

You can keep them in an air-tight container on the counter for 4-5 days.

Are amaretti biscuits gluten free?

Yes! Because they are made with almond flour, they are naturally gluten free!

Do amaretti biscuits contain alcohol?

No, I use almond extract in my recipe. If you want to add some alcohol, you can substitute the almond extract with Amaretto liquor.

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of almond flour?

No. Unfortunately, you cannot substitute the flours in this recipe. If you don’t have almond flour on hands, you can finely ground blanched and dried almonds at home.

Crinkled amaretti cookies on a wire rack.

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A bite shot of amaretti cookies on a plate.
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4.91 from 10 votes

Amaretti Cookies

Amaretti Cookies are traditional Italian biscuits with soft and chewy marzipan-like center and crispy edges. Made with almond flour, egg whites, and almond extract, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, aromatic, and very easy to make.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 15 cookies
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Veronika’s Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups almond flour
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups almond flour, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp lemon zest, and ¼ tsp salt.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, using a mixer, beat 2 large egg whites until stiff peaks.
  • Then transfer the beaten egg whites to the dry ingredients, add ½ tsp almond extract, and using a spatula, fold it in until well combined.
  • Prepare ½ cup powdered sugar on a plate.
  • Using a 1 ½ tbsp ice cream scoop or a regular spoon, scoop out the cookie dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Roll it in powdered sugar to cover from all the sides and transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat the same with the rest of the dough.
  • Bake at 300˚F for 30-35 minutes or until the tops are set and cracked and the bottom is light golden color. Then take out of the oven and let sit on the counter for about 10-15 minutes, they will finish setting and baking inside. Then transfer to a wire rack and let cool off completely.

Notes

  • Egg whites. When mixing egg whites with the dry ingredients, you don’t have to be too gentle. The egg whites won’t deflate. The dough will be sticky and you just need to mix it well, so all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Rolling the cookies. When you roll the cookie dough into the balls, the dough will be quite sticky. To prevent them from sticking too much to your hands, you can dust your fingers and palms with some powdered sugar and then roll the dough.
  • Baking. If you like your cookies to be more gooey and have more of a marzipan texture inside, you can bake them for just 30 minutes. If you like them to have a more crunch outside and cakey texture inside, bake them for 35 minutes.
  • How to store. You can keep them in an air-tight container on the counter for 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?I’d love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.

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  1. Anna says

    February 22, 2023 at 9:33 pm

    Need help! These came out very dry and were extremely difficult to round into anything. The recipe was followed to a “t” and baked accordingly, but just getting them into balls was a huge challenge. Dry, dry, dry. I know they are supposed to be biscuit-like, but there is nothing “soft and chewy” about any portion of the balls I created!

    I re-read the recipe to see if I missed something and also to see if you provided any additional notes about “What if my dough is dry?” but there was nothing. No one seems to have experienced this challenge but me.

    They are delicious but very dry.

    Reply
  2. Rebecca Gelman says

    October 13, 2022 at 4:52 pm

    4 stars
    The cookies taste really nice however I think I measured out too much almond flour. Do u measure like flour?? I scooped into measuring cup. So it was more packed. When all mixed my batter wasn’t that sticky. And cookies didn’t crack that much. It would be good to have almond flour amount in ounces or grams.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      October 23, 2022 at 4:05 pm

      Hi Rebecca. I’m glad you enjoyed the cookies. You need to measure almond flour similar to regular all-purpose flour. To do so, scoop the flour into a measuring cup and scrape the back of the butter knife across the top to level it. You don’t need to pack it.

      Reply
  3. Tia says

    December 11, 2021 at 12:30 am

    Can the dough be frozen or can the baked cookies be frozen?

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      October 23, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      Hi Tia! Yes, you can freeze bake cookies for about a month.

      Reply
  4. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

    October 11, 2021 at 12:01 am

    5 stars
    These cookies are absolutely gorgeous! Love anything that has a cracked top like these.

    Reply
  5. Brianna says

    October 10, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    So much almond flavor, these cookies are great! Love the soft middles and crispy shells.

    Reply
  6. Jamie says

    October 10, 2021 at 12:04 am

    5 stars
    These biscuits are so delicious! The lemon flavor was a nice touch and I really enjoyed it with my tea! This is a keeper.

    Reply
  7. Elaine says

    October 09, 2021 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    I love amaretti and I love biscuits. There is just no way I am not going to enjoy this recipe lol!

    Reply
  8. Farrukh Aziz says

    October 08, 2021 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    Love these Italian biscuits! They are simple to make, and the outcome is amazing! Definitely my favorite Italian biscuits!

    Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    October 07, 2021 at 11:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love amaretti. They are one of my favorite cookies. Unfortunately, I didn’t know how to make them, so I had to look for an Italian bakery whenever the craving hit. It was a sad situation, until NOW! These are amazing. I love them. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  10. Kayla DiMaggio says

    October 06, 2021 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    These amaretti biscuits are so delicious! I love all the flavors and they were gone by the end of the day!

    Reply
  11. Amanda Dixon says

    October 05, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies turned out perfectly! Just as promised, they had such a wonderfully soft and chewy texture, and I just loved those crisp edges.

    Reply
  12. Gloria says

    October 04, 2021 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    Light and airy little gems. Perfect for the dessert tray. Great for the holidays.

    Reply

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