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Easy Italian Almond Cookies

Easy Italian Almond Cookies That Will Elevate Your Baking Game

Discover how to make Easy Italian Almond Cookies that are gluten-free and dairy-free, featuring crispy edges and a chewy center.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can be replaced with a sugar alternative
  • 2 large egg whites ensure they’re at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract can substitute with vanilla or lemon extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt balances sweetness
  • 2 cups almond flour can use other specialty nut flours
For the Coating
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar for rolling cookie balls

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

How to Make Easy Italian Almond Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour and granulated sugar, stirring until evenly mixed.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with sea salt until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Gently blend in the almond extract.
  4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the whipped egg whites using a wooden spoon until well combined.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Coat them in confectioner's sugar.
  6. Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart, and gently flatten them with a glass.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until they reach a light golden brown color.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a single layer, then transfer to an airtight container with parchment paper between layers.

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