PASTICCINI DI PASTA DI MANDORLE - RICETTA SICILIANA

almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

Aquafaba is a vegan substitute that mimics egg whites.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, sugar, and baking powder.

Add egg whites and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.

Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape into balls.

Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Press an almond into the center of each ball.

Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top of each cookie.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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