Italian Almond Cookies

Be the first to
rate this recipe!
member ratings
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 48
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 40.6
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 4.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 1.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Italian Almond Cookies calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 48

Ingredients

    1 cup blanched almond meal/flour
    1/2 cup powdered sugar
    2 large egg whites
    1/2 tsp almond extract
    1/8 tsp cream of tarter
    1/2 cup granulated sugar
    1/8 cup coarse sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 325. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine Almond meal and powdered sugar; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine egg whites, almond extract, and cream of tarter. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar, about 1 tbsp at a time, until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Fold in half of almond mixture to the beaten egg whites. Add the remaining almond mixture.
Drop in 1-inch mounds 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle lightly with coarse sugar.
Bake in preheated oven for 13-15 min. or until tops are set and lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet on wire rack. Makes 48 cookies.
To store: Layer between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Number of Servings: 48

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MUCEYBBDS.