Amaretti Cookies

Is it just me or do other people think that we've taken random celebrations too far in this country?  Yesterday was national garlic day, national Amaretto day and national Hanging Out Day.  Not the kind of "hanging out" that I expected either.  It's not a day dedicated to gathering with friends, it's an initiative intended to encourage citizens to hang their laundry outside on a clothesline to dry instead of using a dryer.👕👗🤷🏻‍♀️🤣   In case you're curious, I did not eat garlic or hanging my clothes outside on a clothesline yesterday but I did in fact enjoy some Amaretto in the form of a cookie.🥃 

The next time you're googling random things on your computer or your phone, I recommend that you check out the national day calendar website.  In case you're curious, April 19th wasn't the weirdest national day that I found on the calendar.  Did you know that July 27th is national take your pants for a walk day?👖😂😳

Amaretti cookies are a traditional Italian cookies.   They have a chewy center and a crackled, sugary crust.  They're naturally gluten free and dairy free which makes them a great treat for any party with guests with dietary restrictions.  And most importantly --- they're delicious!😋  If you don't happen to be celebrating National Amaretti Day or you don't have any on hand, you can substitute 2 teaspoons almond extract for the liquor in my recipe.

Amaretti Cookies
​3 egg whites 
3 cups almond flour
1 1/2 cups minus 1 Tablespoon caster sugar
¼ teaspoons vanilla
2 Tablespoons Amaretto liqueur

For coating
1/4 cup caster sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks.

Fold in almond flour, caster sugar and vanilla.

Stir in amaretto.

Combine caster sugar and powdered sugar in bowl for rolling. 

Scoop batter into walnut size balls.  

Roll into a ball with hands. 

Roll in coating sugar. 

Place on silpat lined cookie sheets.  Flatten slightly with fingers.  

Bake 15 minutes at 325.

Ciao!

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