By Paul Scally
Amaretti Cookies with Monkfruit
8 steps
Prep:27minCook:13min
Amaretti cookies are an Italian classic at any holiday, and always my favorite dessert at the table. This recipe is identical to the traditional, except with granulated sugar swapped for monk fruit. They're gluten free, don't have any butter or oil, and get their healthy fats from almonds. To use up those leftover yolks, whip up a quick Hollandaise sauce, which I have linked below:
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Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:46:25 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
3
Low
Glycemic Load
0
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories49.4 kcal (2%)
Total Fat4.2 g (6%)
Carbs7.5 g (3%)
Sugars0.6 g (1%)
Protein2.1 g (4%)
Sodium20.3 mg (1%)
Fiber0.6 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
36 servings
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, sweetener, and salt
granulated monk fruit1 cup
salt¼ tsp
almond flour280gStep 2
In a separate bowl (glass or metal), beat the egg whites on high speed until medium to stiff peaks. Add the extracts to the eggs and beat to mix
egg whites90g
vanilla extract½ tsp
almond extract1 tspStep 3
Gently fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture with a rubber spatula. Mix gently to just combine. Chill dough in the fridge for an hour
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 325F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, add the powdered sweetener.
powdered monk fruit25gStep 5
Roll each cookie into a small ball and place on baking sheet
Step 6
Roll the cookies in sugar and place back on the cookie sheet. Lightly flatten with your fingers
Step 7
Bake for 12-13 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes, or until you can safely lift them up
Step 8
Transfer to a cooling rack
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