Best Italian Almond Cookies Recipe | Soft, Chewy & Flourless

almond paste

🥗Healthier: homemade almond paste

💰Cheaper: marzipan

Homemade almond paste can be lower in sugar and cost-effective.

sliced almonds

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: chopped pecans

Chopped walnuts can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Start with 2 egg whites and blend with a hand mixer until frothy.

Add almond paste, breaking it into chunks in the bowl.

Mix in 2/3 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract and 1/2 cup (55 g) of blanched almond flour.

Combine all ingredients until mixed well.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the cookies.

Optionally, add sliced almonds on top or make an indentation for Nutella or a candied cherry.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 16 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned.

If desired, shape the dough and freeze it for later baking, or bake, cool, freeze, and serve.

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