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6 February 2016

Amaretti Biscuits

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Delicious soft centred Amaretti biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle and they’re naturally gluten-free too.

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Delicious soft centred Amaretti biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle and they're naturally gluten-free too.

With Valentines Day coming up I thought I would try to make something vaguely romantic. Both Charlotte and I absolutely love Amaretti biscuits (also sometimes referred to as Italian macaroons), and with them being Italian surely that means they automatically qualify to be romantic! They come with the added bonus of being extremely easy and quick to make.

I have had two versions of Amaretti biscuits, those which are hard all the way through and those which are crisp on the outside yet deliciously soft and chewy in the middle. These are the latter, which makes the inside taste like gorgeous marzipan and the softness saves you from the worry of a sizeable dental bill that you get from the crunchy ones!

Delicious soft centred Amaretti biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle and they're naturally gluten-free too.

Initially when I made these biscuits I used a 50:50 split between caster sugar and ground almond. I then experimented with this ratio (keeping the overall weight the same) and preferred them with slightly more almond than sugar. However if you prefer them a little sweeter then just adjust the ratio accordingly.

If you want to make a bigger or smaller batch, you can do this by simply multiplying up or down the ingredients. For example if you want to make 32 biscuits, simply double the ingredients, if you want just 8 biscuits then simply half them.

Delicious soft centred Amaretti biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle and they're naturally gluten-free too.

If you enjoy these amaretti biscuits then take a look at Charlotte’s version, which are stuffed with dark chocolate. I’d also heartily recommend Charlotte’s Maltese figolli biscuits which use a very similar recipe to create the almond paste which is then encased either side by two biscuits flavoured with lemon zest and orange blossom.

Delicious soft centred Amaretti biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle and they're naturally gluten-free too.

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Amaretti Biscuits

Delicious soft centred Amaretti biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle and they’re naturally gluten-free too. Recipe VIDEO below.
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Active Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16 biscuits
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INGREDIENTS

Metric - US Cups/Ounces
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 190 g ground almond
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp Amaretto liqueur
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp icing sugar - for rolling the biscuits in prior to baking
  • 3 tbsp caster sugar - for rolling the biscuits in prior to baking

RECIPE VIDEO

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 170ºC/150ºC fan.
  • Line your baking sheet with baking parchment or bake-o-glide sheet.
  • Put your egg whites (2 large egg whites) into a large bowl and beat on a medium speed until they form a firm peak.
  • Put the ground almonds (190g), caster sugar (150g) and vanilla extract (¼ tsp) into a large bowl. Gently fold in the beaten egg white and then add in the Amaretto liquor (15ml) and keep stirring until you have a smooth paste.
  • Put the icing sugar (3 tbsp) and caster sugar (3 tbsp) onto separate plates.
  • Next break the mixture into 16 little balls (around 2-3cm in diameter) and roll each ball first in the caster sugar and then in the icing sugar before placing them on the baking tray. Allow about 3cm between each ball as they will spread a little in the oven.
  • Place in the oven and cook for 15-17 minutes until they look like the ones in these pictures.
  • Take them out of the oven, leave to cool for a couple of minutes on the tray and then place onto a cooling rack.

NOTES

If you fancy getting adventurous with your Amaretti Biscuits then why not give my other flavours a try...
  • Dark Chocolate Amaretti Biscuits
  • Lemon Amaretti Biscuits
Have you tried this recipe? Please leave a comment and rating at the bottom of the page to let others know what you thought.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Any nutritional information provided is the estimated nutritional information per serving. Please refer to my guide to Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen nutritional information if you would like to learn more about how this is calculated.


Cuisine: Italian

Delicious soft centred Amaretti biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle and they're naturally gluten-free too.

Free From/Suitable For…

The ingredients I used to make this recipe are all free from the following allergens. However, please check any labels carefully for allergens you need to avoid as brands can vary and product recipes can change over time.

  • Suitable for Vegetarians
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free
  • Peanut-Free (contains almonds)
  • Sesame-Free
  • Soya-Free
  • Lupin-Free

Delicious soft centred Amaretti biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle and they're naturally gluten-free too.

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Comments

  1. Tara says

    December 17, 2022 at 7:28 am

    These would make lovely Christmas gifts! How long do they last once made?

    Reply
    • Charlotte Oates says

      January 15, 2023 at 12:34 am

      The biscuits will keep really well in an airtight container for around two weeks.

  2. Holly Pekarovicova says

    December 15, 2022 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    I made these, I had to use home ground almonds as that’s all I had, they looked a little flatter than yours but so delicious! Thank you

    Reply
  3. Eleanor Shutie says

    December 11, 2022 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    Brilliant recipe… thank YOU! Loads of compliments.. Will definitely use this recipe again.

    Reply
  4. Kristine says

    November 05, 2022 at 1:09 am

    Hi can these be frozen?

    Reply
    • Charlotte Oates says

      November 13, 2022 at 10:48 pm

      Yes they can. Just store in an airtight container or bag and they’re ready to eat again once thawed.

  5. Jill says

    October 31, 2022 at 1:20 pm

    Could you please put a link to the crunchy version you mention you have? I love crunch but I can’t find that recipe on your website.

    Reply
    • Charlotte Oates says

      November 08, 2022 at 12:57 am

      Unfortunately I don’t actually have a recipe for a crunchy version!

  6. Cindy says

    August 30, 2022 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    What a hit these were! This time using the recipe and experiment with almond meal with skin and reducing the sugar of course more alcohol!

    Reply
  7. Suzanne McLean says

    June 28, 2022 at 3:19 am

    Easy and delicious recipe!! It was still a bit too sweet for me so will experiment with reducing sugar even further!

    Reply
  8. Julie says

    June 02, 2022 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    I was tempted to buy these biscuits but I’m so glad I didn’t! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. Thank you

    Reply
    • Cath says

      June 30, 2022 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect, so easy to make and sooo moorish

  9. Helen says

    May 21, 2022 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    Sensational – loved them. Thank you for the recipe. Will be making them again.

    Reply
  10. Indi says

    March 05, 2022 at 1:04 pm

    Delicious

    Reply
  11. Julian says

    February 02, 2022 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious but I found that 150° fan isn’t hot enough; I’ve been doing them at 175° fan for just under 20 minutes and they come out perfect. They are extremely moreish little biscuits!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Oates says

      February 16, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      All ovens perform slightly differently so I am pleased that you have found the sweet spot for your oven.

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