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24 June 2018

Lemon Amaretti Biscuits

Delicious soft centred Lemon Amaretti Biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle and packed with lemon flavour. They’re naturally gluten-free too.

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Delicious soft centred Lemon Amaretti Biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle and packed with lemon flavour. They’re naturally gluten-free too.

There are some recipes that wouldn’t be on here if it weren’t for all of you out there and this recipe for Lemon Amaretti Biscuits is one of those.

Until a couple of weeks ago it hadn’t occurred to me to try this particular flavour combination. I received a comment on my original Amaretti Biscuits recipe saying they had seen my dark chocolate version and asked if I’d ever experimented with a lemon flavour. It immediately struck me what a great idea it was and so since then I’ve been testing things out in the kitchen, and here they are!

Just like the original biscuits, they’re crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, but these ones are jam packed with lemon flavour from lemon zest and either limoncello liqueur or lemon juice.

Delicious soft centred Lemon Amaretti Biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle and packed with lemon flavour. They’re naturally gluten-free too.

If you’ve not tried making Amaretti Biscuits before then there is a quick video over on my YouTube channel which will show the basic principle of how to make them (it’s my original biscuits, not these lemon ones, but you should get the gist).

Delicious soft centred Lemon Amaretti Biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle and packed with lemon flavour. They’re naturally gluten-free too.

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Lemon Amaretti Biscuits

5 from 11 votes
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Active Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 biscuits
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INGREDIENTS

Metric - US Cups/Ounces
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 200 g ground almonds
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 tbsp limoncello liqueur or lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp icing sugar - for rolling the biscuits in prior to baking
  • 3 tbsp caster sugar - for rolling the biscuits in prior to baking

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 170ºC/150ºC fan.
  • Line your baking sheet with baking parchment or a reusable non-stick baking liner.
  • Finely grate the zest of two lemons. Put the lemon zest, ground almonds (200g), caster sugar (150g) into a large bowl.
  • In a different bowl, beat your eggs whites (2 large) on a medium speed until they form a firm peak. Once firm, add the egg whites to the other ingredients and fold in the egg whites. Once combined add the limoncello/lemon juice (1 tbsp) and stir until you have a smooth paste.
  • Put the icing sugar (3 tbsp) and caster sugar (3 tbsp) onto separate plates. Split the mixture into 16 balls (about 2-3cm in diameter). Roll each ball in the caster sugar and then the icing sugar and place onto the baking sheet. Allow about 3cm between each ball as they will spread a little in the oven.
  • Cook for 15-17 minutes until you can see they're just starting to brown underneath the icing sugar.
  • 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

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g

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.


Course: Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Gluten-Free

Delicious soft centred Lemon Amaretti Biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle and packed with lemon flavour. 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

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Delicious soft centred Lemon Amaretti Biscuits. So easy to make, crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle and packed with lemon flavour. They’re naturally gluten-free too.

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Comments

  1. Franki says

    September 26, 2024 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe.These were/are absolutely perfect.Very easy. I resisted the temptation to cook them ‘ little bit longer’ until firmer as I have learned from similar recipes that the biscuits (cookies)will firm up as they cool. The thin,crispy exterior and softer interior are just like in good Itaian cafes. A few drops of orange flower water would work well, but the recipe perfect as is.
    Baked at 150°C Fan forced for 17 minutes.

    Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Joyce says

    April 10, 2024 at 11:05 pm

    5 stars
    Fabulous!! I also made a batch with chocolate and almond essence and they were great too so easy. Def a winning recipe..My favourite site for baking, never had a fail yet!

    Reply
  3. Joyce says

    April 02, 2024 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    Just made half the quantity to try them out and they are so delicious I now wish I’d made the full amount!!! Def will make these again.. so quick too. Charlottes recipes are always perfect!!

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    June 20, 2023 at 5:40 am

    5 stars
    This has become a favourite in our home. Would I be able to substitute orange peel and juice to make orange amaretti?

    Reply
    • Charlotte Oates says

      June 24, 2023 at 12:18 am

      You can although its worth noting that orange juice is not as strong in flavour as lemon juice so you may need to rely on the zest a little more.

  5. Mary says

    May 30, 2023 at 3:11 pm

    Hi Charlotte, these turned out so well first time! How long will they keep?

    Reply
    • Charlotte Oates says

      June 15, 2023 at 1:10 pm

      Amaretti store really well so they are ideal for gifting.

      You can keep the biscuits in a well sealed bag or container for at least 14 day

  6. Liz says

    October 08, 2022 at 6:01 am

    These are absolutely wonderful and a huge hit whenever shared. Can they be frozen?

    Reply
    • Charlotte Oates says

      October 08, 2022 at 12:13 pm

      Yes

  7. Helen (UK) says

    June 12, 2022 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    My first attempt at these were such a hit with the choir I shared them with, everyone wanted the recipe! Easy and totally delicious – thank you Charlotte 🙂 x

    Reply
  8. Victoria Hamilton says

    January 22, 2021 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    A very quick tasty bake looking forward to trying more of your recipes Thankyou

    Reply
  9. Tracey says

    December 04, 2020 at 8:20 pm

    Just tried the lemon amaretto biscuits.
    They are absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Definitely will be doing more.

    Reply
  10. Lalla says

    September 03, 2020 at 5:52 am

    Thank you
    I have made this recipe four times now – absolutely delighted with the results (I’ve used lemon, orange and mandarin). Thank you – will try other recipes on your site.

    Reply
  11. Helen Hoekman says

    April 30, 2020 at 7:55 am

    5 stars
    Made them for a friend who loves lemon – perfection in flavour, texture and taste. Mine were s little smaller. Dainty to have with coffee. Thank you! About to make another batch for my husband. Helen South Australia

    Reply
  12. Sam says

    January 04, 2020 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    Have made these several times…also nice with cointreau instead if you prefer orange over a lemon flavour.

    Reply
    • Charlotte Oates says

      January 07, 2020 at 4:15 pm

      Ooh, I love that idea. I’ll have to give it a try

  13. Jayne says

    November 24, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    I did them with lemoncello & they were delicious, I’m thinking of making some for little extra Christmas pressies.

    Reply
  14. Mel says

    October 27, 2019 at 4:40 am

    5 stars
    Made these today and they were absolute delicious. I had the plain almond ones growing up and never knew how to make them. The lemon flavour was a perfect touch! Will 100% make them again!! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  15. Caroline Reddecliffe says

    September 17, 2019 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    We were given a gift off lemon amaretti biscuits from our hotel in Sardinia last week and they were so delicious I had to find a recipe to make them myself. This recipe is absolutely spot on and so easy to make. Stupid to say but they taste every bit as good as the genuine Italian amaretti we sampled. Highly recommend this recipe. Delicioso!

    Reply
  16. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    August 14, 2018 at 10:02 pm

    What a fab idea… I hadn’t considered lemonising amaretti cookies before, but I will definitely have to try this x

    Reply
    • Charlotte Oates says

      August 18, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      Definitely do!

  17. Healthy Kitchen 101 says

    June 29, 2018 at 7:49 am

    Lemon flavor seems really tasty. Since my favourite taste is always sweetness, I rarely try sour biscuits. Ok’, I hope to give a try soon
    – Natalie Ellis

    Reply
    • Helen Hoekman says

      April 30, 2020 at 7:58 am

      They are not sour. Still sweet with a beautiful lemon taste. My husband does not like sour and he loves them. Helen

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