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Amaretti Thumbprints

Delicious Amaretti Thumbprints: Sweet Almond Bliss Awaits

Experience the delightful taste of Amaretti Thumbprints, a cookie that balances almond flavors with sweet jam filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Ground Almonds Almond flour can work as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Sugar Coconut sugar can replace for a refined-sugar-free option.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Use room temperature whites for the best results.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Consider maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Vanilla extract can create a different but delightful taste.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap for a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if needed.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Regular powdered sugar works too.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Fruit Jam e.g., red currant or raspberry; other jams can be used for variation.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack
  • spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Amaretti Thumbprints
  1. Prepare the Dough: In a clean mixing bowl, combine ground almonds, sugar, egg whites, honey, almond extract, and all-purpose flour. Mix until you achieve a sticky dough, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F).
  3. Prep Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 20 equal-sized balls. Dredge in icing sugar and place on baking sheets.
  5. Create Indentations: Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create a small indentation.
  6. Bake: Bake for about 12 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
  7. Cool Completely: Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Fill: Once cooled, fill each thumbprint with about ½ teaspoon of your chosen red fruit jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three weeks or in the fridge for up to a week. Freezing is also an option for longer storage.

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