Amaretti Cookies

These cookies are a favourite for pretty much everyone who has tried it, easy to make and has a minimal number of ingredients!  A great gluten free dessert too!

Ingredients:

2 egg whites

130g caster sugar

170g almond powder

1/2 tsp almond extract

pinch of salt

Makes 2 dozen cookies

Method:

• In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until doubled.  Add sugar slowly while continuing to beat, until firm peaks.
• Add almond extract and salt.
• Fold in almond powder with a spatula until fully combined.
• Form balls (either by hand or by using 2 teaspoons) about an inch in diameter and drop, 2 inches apart from each other, onto a parchment lined cookie tray.
• Bake at 200C/330F, 10 min - 13 min, until golden brown.

Optional: Before baking, dust with icing sugar, a whole almond or slivered almonds.

Adapted from eugeniekitchen.com