Italian chef Rita Monastero’s Amaretti Cookies Recipe

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and lower in cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: flaxseed meal

Aquafaba is a vegan alternative that mimics egg whites.

whole almonds

🥗Healthier: sliced almonds

💰Cheaper: chopped nuts

Sliced almonds provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Introduce the recipe for Amaretti cookies.

Mention that it takes a couple of minutes to assemble and 10 minutes to bake.

Combine almonds, sugar, lemon flavor, and egg whites to make the cookie dough.

Shape the dough into small cookies.

Place the cookies on a baking tray.

Bake the cookies for 10 minutes.

Check if the cookies are ready by looking for a broken surface.

Enjoy the cookies.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens