COOKIES - Amaretti Biscuits

By Aemelia

Ingredients

• 1 egg white
• 85 g ground almonds (almond meal)
• 85 g caster sugar plus extra for rolling
• 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
• Around 12 almonds

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from tastesofmine.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper.

2. Beat the egg white with a fork until frothy, then stir in the ground almonds, sugar and almond extract, mixing to form a sticky dough.

3. Using lightly sugared hands. roll the dough into small balls and place on the prepared baking trays. Press an almond into the centre of each.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until pale and golden. Place on wire rack to cool.