crescent amaretti cookies

Crescent amaretti cookies

This classic Italian crescent amaretti cookies may be the easiest cookies recipe you will ever make.

Not only are these  almond cookies easy to make, they are gluten fee and there is no butter in these delicious cookies.

That’s right this recipe for crescent amaretti cookies  almond flour.

Giving them a delicate texture and nutty flavor. These cookies are often dusted with powder sugar and are popular during festive occasions. But they are so easy to make you will want to make them often.

 tips when making crescent amaretti cookies.

First after making the dough chill it for at least thirty minutes. Chilled dough is easier to handle and shape.

Second whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form to provide a light life to the cookies.

Third cool the cookies slightly before dusting with powder sugar.

These cookies keep well in an air tight container at room temperature for several days, or this cookies are freezer friendly.

Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • 3 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoon almond extract
  • 1 /2 cup powder sugar
  • 1 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Beat the egg whites until stiff
  2. In a bowl 3 cups almond flour, the sugar and the almond extract
  3. Fold the whites into the almond flour mixture until well combined
  4. shape into two inch rope press into the the sliced almonds then form into a crescent shape
  5. Bake in a 350- degree oven for ten minutes
  6. Let the cookie cool before sprinkling with powder sugar. EnJoy!!!


Gluten Free Italian walnut cookies

Gluten free Italian walnut cookies

Hello Everyone!!! I didn’t think gluten free and Italian cookies could be in the same sentence.  Not only are these Italian walnut cookies gluten free, there is no flour or butter in these nutty cookies. Oh and the best part this cookie recipe only needs five ingredients, if you count the powder sugar they are rolled in!!!

Three tips for success when making gluten free Italian walnut cookies

First start with fresh high -quality walnuts and other ingredients. using fresh walnuts will enhance the flavor and texture of your cookies.

Second insure that the walnuts are finely ground to incorporate them evenly into the dough. This  will prevent large chunks from affecting the texture of the cookies and ensure a consistent taste in every bite.

And lastly you can adjust the amount of sugar in this gluten free Italian walnut cookie recipe to fit your lifestyle and taste. Experimentation with different ratios will help you find the prefect balance for your taste preference.

And please don’t forget to tag me on Instagram if you make these gluten free Italian walnut cookies. I love hearing from you. It’s my favorite part!!!

Ingredients

  • 6 cups finely ground walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups of sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 egg whites slightly beaten

powder sugar for rolling walnut half for decoration

Instructions

  1. Start by grinding the walnuts in a food processor until very fine
  2. stir in  the sugar and vanilla
  3. Add the slightly beaten egg whites mix until well combined
  4. Form into balls roll in powder sugar
  5. Place a walnut half in the center
  6. place on a parchment covered cookie sheet
  7. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for seven to 10 minutes. Enjoy!!!!


orange thumbprint cookie recipe

Orange Thumbprint cookie recipe

Orange zest thumbprint cookie are full of citrus flavors. These irresistible treats are not only pretty to look at but also delicious to eat. Buttery cookie delights baked, rolled in powder sugar and filled with jam. These tangy orange thumbprint cookie delights will brighten your day.

Variations for this orange thumbprint cookie recipe

The first variable in this orange thumbprint cookie recipe is the jam you use can be any jam or jelly that fits your lifestyle and taste. I used orange marmalade to compliment the orange flavorings in the cookie dough.

Second I used the juice and zest from one orange you can use the juice and zest from one lemon if you like, or a combination of both orange and lemon. Lastly be sure to hide some of these orange cookies for yourself. they tend to disappear quickly.

Here is a link to the hand  juicer I use https://amzn.to/3HguDfN

Ingredients

  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • juice and zest from one orange
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups of flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • orange marmalade
  • power sugar

Instructions

  1. Start by beating in a bowl the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy
  2. Add the egg, vanilla and the juice and zest from the orange beat until well blended
  3. Mix the baking power with the flour
  4. Add the flour mixture to the bowl and mix just until well combined
  5. Roll the  dough into golf size balls press your thumb in the center
  6. line a cookie sheet with parchment paper bake the cookies in a preheated 350-degree oven for7 to 10 minutes
  7. cool the cookies slightly then roll in the power sugar and fill the centers with the orange marmalade, DELICIOUS!!!!