Amaretti biscuits

Prep: 10 Minutes

Cook: 15 Minutes

Makes: 12

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This crunchy amaretti biscuits recipe is easy and made with almond flour. Enjoy these classic, gluten free Italian biscuits with a cup of coffee.

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Amaretti biscuits

Ingredients:

Amaretti biscuits

125g ground almonds

1 cup sugar

2 egg whites

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 drops almond essence

20 blanched almonds

Method:

Amaretti biscuits

Combine ground almonds, sugar, egg whites, vanilla and almond essence in a mixing bowl
Beat mixture with electric whisk on medium speed for about 3 minutes
Let mixture rest for 5 minutes while you prepare baking trays with non stick baking paper and pre heat oven to 180°C
Spoon mixture into a piping bag with a 1 cm plain tube
Pipe mixture onto the baking paper in a circular motion to form a biscuit
Place one blanched almond on top of each biscuit and bake for about 12 - 15 minutes or until tops are lightly brown
Remove from the oven, leave to cool for a few minutes before placing on a wire rack to cool