Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur that tastes sweet and has an intense lemon flavor. It's made from lemon zest, water, sugar, and alcohol such as vodka. You can find it at pretty much any liquor store with one of the most popular brands being Pallini. We don't drink alcohol, but we love adding it to lemony desserts for a unique flavor.

Are these limoncello amaretti cookies gluten free?

Yes. The ingredients including the almond flour used to make these cookies are naturally gluten free.

How do I know when my cookies are done?

You'll know they're done baking, when the cracks are no longer glossy looking and the bottoms are golden brown. The edges of the cracks might also be slightly golden.

How to store these cookies

Put them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag and store them at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Limoncello Amaretti Cookies

Name: Limoncello Amaretti Cookies
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar; 2 tbsp lemon zest (from 2-3 large lemons); 270 g (3 cups) almond flour, spooned and leveled; 3 large egg whites, room temp; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tsp pure almond extract; 3 tbsp limoncello; 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar; 30 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar

Description

These soft and chewy limoncello amaretti cookies are made with almond extract, fresh lemon zest, and a splash of limoncello. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!

Ingredients

Scale

200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon zest (from 2–3 large lemons)
270 g (3 cups) almond flour, spooned and leveled
3 large egg whites, room temp
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
3 tbsp limoncello

For Rolling:

50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
30 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, use clean hands to massage the lemon zest into the granulated sugar until there are no white patches left.
In a large bowl, sift the almond flour and whisk in the lemon sugar.
In another large bowl, add the egg whites and salt. Whip with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks form (2-5 minutes). Be careful not to over whip your egg whites as they may start to clump.
Using a silicone spatula, fold in the almond extract, limoncello, and 1/3 of the almond flour mixture until combined.
Fold in another 1/3 of the almond flour then add the remaining 1/3, folding until fully combined. The batter will resemble a thick paste.
For rolling, add the granulated sugar and powdered sugar into two separate shallow bowls.
Use a 1 1/2 tbsp cookie scoop to scoop out the dough.
Roll each cookie into the granulated sugar then roll into a ball with your hands.
Roll in the powdered until completely coated. Roll into a ball with your hands again to create a uniform shape.* Place on the prepared baking sheet about 1 1/2-2 inches apart.
Gently press on the tops of the cookies just until cracks form on the edges. You’re barely going to press down. This step helps to form better cracks when baking, but you want to avoid flattening them.
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the cracks are set (they should not be gooey) and the bottoms are golden brown.
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Separate the eggs while they’re cold. The yolks hold their shape better, making it less likely for them to break into the egg whites.

Since the batter is very soft, rolling the cookies twice while coating in both sugars helps to shape them and ensures that they’re evenly coated in sugar.

Nutrition information does not include limoncello and is only an estimate.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 90
Sugar: 9.7 g
Sodium: 25 mg
Fat: 1.6 g
Carbohydrates: 11.1 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 1.7 g

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