Name: Italian Almond Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 13, 2026

These soft, Italian almond cookies are simple to make and naturally gluten‑free, requiring just ground almonds, egg white, sugar, and a touch of bitter almond flavor. The dough is mixed, chilled briefly, shaped into balls, rolled in powdered sugar, and baked until tender with a sweet, marzipan‑like taste. Perfect for the Christmas season, these soft amaretti can also be enjoyed any time of year with a cup of coffee.

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Italian Almond Cookies

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Ingredients

WarningEggs and 1 other allergen identified

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Instructions

Mix almonds, egg whites, sugar and bitter almond flavoring in a bowl with a spoon or spatula to form a slightly moist, somewhat sticky dough.

Cover the bowl with cling film or a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) using conventional oven settings (top and bottom heat). Sift the powdered sugar into a deep plate.

Using a small ice cream scoop or a spoon, scoop out approximately 16 portions of roughly equal size and shape them into round balls with your hands.

Roll the dough balls in the powdered sugar and then briefly roll them between your hands again so that the powdered sugar is evenly distributed.

Place the dough balls side by side on the baking sheet and either gently flatten them or carefully press an almond kernel into each dough ball.

Bake the cookies in the oven at 160°C for 12 minutes. Then let them cool completely and store them in a cookie tin.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Almond Texture Perfection 🥜
Toast ground almonds lightly before mixing to enhance their nutty flavor and release natural oils, creating a more complex taste profile for the cookies.
Powdered Sugar Coating Technique 🍬
Use a fine-mesh sieve to dust powdered sugar evenly over the cookies, creating a delicate, snow-like finish that prevents clumping and ensures a uniform appearance.
Chilling Dough Magic ❄️
Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 minutes before shaping to help it firm up, making it easier to roll and preventing spreading during baking.
Bitter Almond Extract Balance 🌿
Use bitter almond extract sparingly - just a few drops can provide an intense marzipan-like flavor without overwhelming the delicate almond notes.
Moisture Control Trick 💧
If the dough feels too sticky, add a small amount of ground almonds to achieve the perfect consistency for rolling and shaping.

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Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.