GF Amaretti Tray in 30 minutes
Need a yummy Hostess Gift or a special tray of sweets to bring to a Tea or Shower? I gotcha covered! If you have 30 minutes I can show you how to create this beautiful tray of Amaretti and they're naturally gluten free!
These Amaretti are soft on the inside and chewy on the outside. To me, they're better the next day because they become chewier the longer they sit! (Which isn't long in my house!!) Each different "topping" you roll them in gives them their own special flavor. I just adore these cookies!
These Amaretti are soft on the inside and chewy on the outside. To me, they're better the next day because they become chewier the longer they sit! (Which isn't long in my house!!) Each different "topping" you roll them in gives them their own special flavor. I just adore these cookies!
The cookie dough only takes 5 minutes to prepare, then all you have to do is form the dough into balls and roll in your favorite nuts, coconut (I used shredded unsweetened), sprinkles or sugars etc.
So first, organize your "toppings." You need one small bowl for each "topping" that you want to use, then add them to the bowls.
To make the cookie dough, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks then fold in the rest of the ingredients. Thats it!! Using a small cookie scoop, place mounds of dough onto a parchment covered baking sheet. You should get 24 cookies.
So first, organize your "toppings." You need one small bowl for each "topping" that you want to use, then add them to the bowls.
To make the cookie dough, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks then fold in the rest of the ingredients. Thats it!! Using a small cookie scoop, place mounds of dough onto a parchment covered baking sheet. You should get 24 cookies.
Next, roll each mound into a smooth ball, then roll into your "topping" of choice. Place on another parchment lined baking sheet 1" apart and bake for 15-17 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet.
AMARETTI
2 egg whites, room temperature 1 3/4 cup (190g) ground almonds 3/4 cup (150g) extra fine granulated (caster) sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract (or more - to taste) 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling in:
1/4 cup each of your choice of: chopped sliced almonds, sprinkles, nonpareils, coconut, powdered (icing) sugar, granulated sugar.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper, set aside.
In a mixer with whisk attachment beat egg whites to firm peaks. Fold in the rest of the ingredients. Using a small cookie scoop (1 1/2"across) or your hands, form into balls then roll into desired toppings.
Place 1" apart on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15-17 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet. To serve, place cookies in mini cupcake liners, then arrange on a pretty plate or Afternoon Tea Stand. Makes 24 cookies.
For an extra special look, I like to serve Amaretti in mini cupcake liners. Makes them look so fancy!!
Afternoon Tea in 30 minutes? You got this!! xo!!
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