Amariette Cookies

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This is a cookie the Italian's make on festive occasions like weddings, or Christmas. For a festive touch, decorate the top of each cookie with a piece of candied cherry instead of the almond.

Submitted by Anonymous

Updated on July 14, 2022

6

Servings:

24

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

7 egg whites
2 ½ cups white sugar
2 pounds ground almonds
2 tablespoons almond extract
1 cup chopped almonds
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat egg whites and sugar until fluffy. Add the ground almond and almond extract, mixing well. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, roll in sugar and put a piece of almond or candied cherry on top.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) until firm. Bottom should be light brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

341	Calories
21g	Fat
32g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 341
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 17mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 10g	20%
Calcium 105mg	8%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 321mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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