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Lemon and almond cookies

If you likeAmaretti cookies, then you should try this zesty version! They are gluten-free and perfect to use up leftover egg whites! These lemon and almond cookies are even more yummy a day or two after baking as they’re more crunchy on the outside – yet remain gooey inside! They go perfectly with morning coffee or afternoon tea - also ideal for picnics, garden parties or as gifts to friends and family.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 egg whites
  • 200 g ground almonds
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • Zest of 2 organic lemons
  • 1 Tbsp limoncello or juice of 1 lemon
  • Icing or caster sugar for rolling/dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Finely grate the zest of the lemons. Combine the lemon zest, ground almonds and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until they form firm peaks.
  4. Gradually fold the egg whites into the almond mixture.
  5. Add the limoncello/lemon juice and stir until combined.
  6. Make about 15 balls from the mixture. If you want them crunchy, roll them in caster sugar, slightly flatten them, then place them onto the baking sheet, allowing enough space for them to expand.
  7. Bake for approx. 15 minutes until the cookies look golden and are cooked through (their base should not be wet).
  8. Let them cool for a couple of minutes in the tray, then move them to a cooling rack.
  9. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.