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Chocolate Amaretti Cookies


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these Chocolate Amaretti Cookies, a delightful blend of Dutch-process cocoa and almond flour that creates a perfectly chewy texture. Each bite is a harmonious balance of sweetness and the subtle bitterness of cocoa, making them an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover.

These cookies are incredibly easy to make and are a wonderful addition to any dessert table. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee or a charming homemade gift for the holidays, these Chocolate Amaretti Cookies are sure to impress. The recipe’s simplicity allows for customization, so you can add your favorite flavors or mix-ins to create your own unique version of this classic Italian treat.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (180g) almond flour or very finely ground almonds, sifted
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 tablespoon (15g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
pinch salt
2 large egg whites (about 60 grams)
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
confectioners’ sugar, as needed


Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Stack two matching, heavyweight, light to medium colored cookie sheets one inside the other (stacking two cookie sheets together keeps the bottoms of the cookies from getting too brown). Line with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt until evenly incorporated.
In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk egg whites and lemon juice until they hold soft peaks.
Add beaten egg whites and almond extract to dry ingredients and stir until mixture forms a soft, sticky dough, kneading with your hands if necessary. No need to be gentle here, we’re not making macarons.
Lightly dust your hands with powdered sugar. Use a small cookie scoop to portion dough into 1-inch balls. Roll into a smooth ball, then roll in powdered sugar. Arrange on parchment or silicon-lined baking sheets, leaving 1 inch of space between cookies.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until tops are cracked and bottoms are just starting to darken (if you are NOT using doubled cookie sheets your cookies will brown much quicker, and will likely only need 25 minutes, so watch them closely). Remove from oven; let cool a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 110 Kcal