Description
A crunchy outside with a chewy interior is the name of the game for these Italian delights. A classic almond-flavored cookie that is met with bright notes of lemon and a crinkle of powdered sugar will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 5 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 cups almond flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 lemons, zested
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325*F.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Separate the egg whites into a bowl and add the salt. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together the almond flour, 1 1/2 cups of the granulated sugar, and the lemon zest in a separate bowl.
- Add about 1/3 of the almond flour mixture to the whipped egg whites and gently fold it in.
- Now, add the lemon juice and almond extract and fold them in.
- Add the remaining 2/3 of the almond flour mixture and gently fold. The dough should resemble a paste.
- Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, make mounds of cookie dough. Roll them in the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Place the cookie onto the prepared baking sheet and lightly press each cookie with your hand or the bottom of a flat cup.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- You cannot substitute any other flour for this recipe since it is the hallmark ingredient that creates that chewy texture.
- If the dough is sticky, add equal amounts of almond flour and sugar until it is the proper consistency.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian