Ingredients:
– 2 cups (200 g) almond flour
– 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
– Zest of 1 orange
– 2 large egg whites
– 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
– 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions:
1. **Preheat the oven:** Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Mix the dry ingredients:** In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, granulated sugar, orange zest, and salt. Stir well to combine.
3. **Beat the egg whites:** In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
4. **Combine the mixtures:** Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the almond flour mixture. Add the almond extract and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.
5. **Shape the cookies:** Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and shape into small oval or diamond shapes. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Dust generously with powdered sugar.
6. **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly golden on the edges.
7. **Cool and serve:** Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. Serve these delightful almond cookies with a dusting of powdered sugar for an authentic Italian treat!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 20-25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 90 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies