Italian Almond Cookies-Gluten and Dairy Free
Recipes Cookies Desserts Holidays Italian Vegetarian
Description
These cookies are the best! They are nutty, sweet, crunchy and chewy. You don't have to be Italian to make or enjoy them!
Ingredients
8 oz. almond paste (NOT marzipan or almond cake filling)
2/3 cu. sugar
2 egg whites
1/4 cu. sliced almonds
1/2 cu. bittersweet or semi- sweet chocolate chips
Directions
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In the bowl of a food processor, break up the almond paste using the pulse feature for a few seconds at a time, scraping the sides as needed, into fine sand-like pieces. Add sugar in two stages, processing for a few seconds each time to combine.
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, making sure the mixture is well-combined. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto the baking sheet. Press a few sliced almonds into the top of each cookie, pressing down slightly to flatten each ball of dough. Bake for 14-15 minutes, until each cookie is just barely browned at the edge.
Cool 2 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack. Let the cookies cool completely before drizzling with chocolate.
Place the chocolate in a glass dish and melt in the microwave 30-60 seconds at a time at 50% power, stirring at intervals. Drizzle cookies as desired and place them on a parchment lined tray and chill until firm