Sicilian Almond Cookies
Servings: 26 cookies
Calories: 81kcal
Finally a gluten-free Christmas cookie that is absolutely delicious! With a soft and chewy center, these Sicilian Almond Cookies have crispy edges and hold their shape very well! If you're looking for something more festive, top the cookies with sprinkles or a maraschino cherry before baking!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 2/3 cups confectioner's sugar
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 orange, zested
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Measure the almond flour and confectioner's sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Beat on low for 30 seconds to blend the two ingredients together.
- Add the orange and lemon zest. Beat on low to incorporate.
- Add the egg whites and vanilla extract. Beat on low until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the cookie dough to a large piping bag fitted with a star piping tip.
- Pipe the dough into 1 1/2 inch rosettes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet leaving two inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 14 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.
- Once fully cooled, pack the cookies in a food-safe container. Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months or refrigerated for 7-10 days. Do not store at room temperature for more than 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg