Ingredients
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- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, mix almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy.
- Combine the egg whites with almond flour mixture, add almond and vanilla extracts and salt.
- Mix until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Garnish each cookie with sliced almonds.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, do not overbake the cookies.
- These cookies pair beautifully with coffee or tea.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg