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Ricciarelli Italian Almond Cookies
Ricciarelli - classic Italian Almond Cookies with a chewy but light center and a perfectly toasty crust of thinly sliced almonds. Reminiscent of macaroons but originating from Siena Tuscany not France, these melt in your mouth biscuits are the perfect Christmas cookies. Naturally gluten free, dairy free and so easy to make, enjoy alongside a fresh espresso or cappuccino!
👥 18 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 42 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 12 min👤 Florentina📖 ciaoflorentina
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
combine
2
In a medium size bowl combine the almond flour with the sugar and orange zest until incorporated. Set aside.
almond flour2 cupsorange zest2 tsp
3
whisk
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In a separate bowl whisk the aquafaba with a small pinch of salt until frothy. Add the almond extract and the jam and combine.
salt1 pinchalmond extract1 tsp
5
fold
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Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mix. Use a spatula and fold until combined. Refrigerate the dough for about ⏱️ 20 minutes or so until chilled.
7
shape
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Once the dough is chilled use a tablespoon to scoop some out and shape into balls, they should look similar to golf balls. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
9
coat
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Place the sliced almonds into a small bowl then roll each dough ball in them until covered. Use your hands to help press them into the dough. (Do not worry about the shape you are creating at all)
sliced almonds1.5 cups
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preheat
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Meanwhile preheat your ovum to 375”F.
13
transfer
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place each cookie on top without touching each other.
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bake
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Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for ⏱️ 12 minutes and up to ⏱️ 14 minutes if you like the nuts extra toasty.
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cool
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Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool before sprinkling them with some powder sugar or tossing to coat if a thicker coverage is desired.
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Store uncovered at room temperature for up to 5 days or in a lidded container / cookie jar for up to 2 weeks. Watch for those rascal squirrels ;)
Nutrition Facts
calories
211 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 cookie
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
3 mg
protein Content
7 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
carbohydrate Content
14 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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