Description
Delightful Italian almond biscuits bring sweet memories of Mediterranean kitchens, dancing with nutty richness and subtle crunch. Crisp edges and tender centers invite bakers to savor each delicate bite of these classic, homemade treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup almond meal
- 0.5 cup softened butter
Sweeteners:
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 medium egg
- 2 teaspoons Amaretto liqueur (or almond essence)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whip butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth creamy consistency.
- Incorporate the egg, almond meal, and Amaretto liqueur into the butter mixture, blending until fully integrated and uniform.
- Gradually fold in flour, stirring carefully to develop a cohesive and soft dough without overmixing.
- Using a teaspoon, carefully drop small mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, ensuring each dollop is spaced approximately 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove from oven and transfer biscuits to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to set and crisp up at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Substitute almond meal with ground almonds for a more budget-friendly option, ensuring the same nutty flavor and texture.
- Adjust Amaretto liqueur with almond extract for a kid-friendly version or non-alcoholic alternative that maintains the rich almond essence.
- Experiment with different shapes by rolling and cutting the dough instead of dropping spoonfuls, creating elegant, uniform biscuits for special occasions.
- Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, allowing flavors to develop and maintain their delicate crumbly texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 58 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg