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Amaretti Thumbprints

Delightful Amaretti Thumbprints: Your New Favorite Holiday Treat

These Amaretti Thumbprints are delightful gluten-free cookies with a jam-filled center, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups Ground Almonds Almond flour can also be used.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a richer taste.
  • 2 large Egg Whites Use room temperature for optimal results.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Vanilla or hazelnut extract can be substituted.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Can omit for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar For coating the cookie balls.
For the Jam Filling
  • 1/2 cup Red Fruit Jam Any berry jam or fruit preserves can be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Amaretti Thumbprints
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground almonds, sugar, egg whites, honey, almond extract, and all-purpose flour. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Roll the dough into 20 equally-sized balls. Roll each ball in icing sugar until well coated. Arrange on baking sheets and press your thumb into each ball.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, until lightly golden.
  5. After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Fill each thumbprint with about ½ teaspoon of jam.
  6. Serve the Amaretti Thumbprints with coffee or tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better texture. Experiment with different jam fillings for variety.

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