Sicilian Almond Cookies

From the internet and tested by Elisa Maclean

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (200g) almond flour
• 1 cup (215g) granulated sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)
• 1/4 cup whole or sliced almonds (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 325F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour and sugar.
3. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites until they hold soft peaks. Whisk in almond extract and lemon zest.
4. Add egg mixture to the dry ingredients and use a spatula to mix until combined.
5. Make 1 inch balls, then roll in powdered sugar.
6. Place on baking sheet with ~1.5 inches between cookies. Press almond on top of cookies.
7. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are lightly golden and the tops are starting to crack.
8. Let completely cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

• Homemade almond flour can be made with just almonds in a food processor.
• The almond on top could also be replaced with a cherry.
• The batter can be piped instead of rolled for other shapes.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a week or freeze for up to a month.