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Italian Almond Paste Cookies
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Govind Kaushik
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Italian
Almond
Paste Cookies That Feel Like A Bakery Treat

162 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
4
Ingredients
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Italian Almond Paste Cookies, also called Almond Macaroons, come from traditional Italian bakeries where almond-based sweets hold a strong place during holidays and celebrations. These cookies are known for their soft centres and lightly crisp shells, achieved without flour, making them naturally gluten-free. Within cookie recipes, this one stands out for its short ingredient list and intense almond taste. Almond Macaroons trace their roots to Sicilian convent kitchens, where almond paste was commonly used in sweets due to abundant almond harvests. The dough rests before baking, which helps the texture turn slightly chewy while keeping the inside moist. Cookie recipes like this are often prepared during Christmas and weddings for their elegant look and rich taste. The beauty of this preparation lies in its balance: sweetness from sugar, structure from egg whites, and depth from almond paste. Italian Almond Paste Cookies [Almond Macaroons] remain popular because they require minimal effort yet deliver bakery-style results at home.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
227gAlmond paste
⅔ cupGranulated sugar
2 largeEgg whites
¼ cupSliced almonds

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Break and Blend

Place almond paste pieces into a food processor along with granulated sugar. Pulse until the mixture looks evenly crumbly without large chunks. This step ensures the dough mixes smoothly later and avoids uneven sweetness pockets.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Break and Blend
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Mix the Dough
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Chill the Dough
120 minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Shape and Coat
10 Minutes

FAQs

These cookies rely on almond paste instead of flour, giving them a dense, chewy texture. Unlike standard cookie recipes, they focus more on nut flavour than crispness.