Amaretti Cookies

Step 1

separate 5 egg whites into a bowl then add a pinch of salt.

Step 2

using an electric mixer beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Step 3

Set that aside and sift 5 cups of almond flour with 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar into a bowl.

Step 4

Add about 1/3 of the almond flour mixture into the egg whites and fold it in gently with a spatula.

Step 5

Now go ahead and add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tsps of almond extract. Then quickly fold it in.

Step 6

Add the second third of the almond flour mixture to the egg whites and gently fold it in again.

Step 7

Sift in the remaining third of the almond flour mixture and fold it in one last time. at this point, the cookie dough should have a thick paste like texture.

Step 8

Scoop out mounds of the cookie dough and place them into a plate of granulated sugar. Roll the scoop of cookie dough into the sugar, then take it into your hands and round it out to a ball.

Step 9

Drop the ball into a bowl of powdered sugar and evenly coat it.

Step 10

Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly press each cookie with your hand. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.