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Classic Ricciarelli Almond Cookies Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Special equipment needed:
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet

Step-by-step instructions:
a. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
b. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
c. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
d. Fold in the egg whites and almond extract into the almond flour mixture until well combined.
e. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
f. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form small balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
g. Slightly flatten each ball with the palm of your hand.
h. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
i. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
j. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
k. Once cooled, dust the cookies with additional powdered sugar before serving.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
5. Temperature:
- 300°F
Serving size:
- Makes about 24 cookies

Nutritional information:
- Serving size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 88
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 2g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Almond flour can be substituted with ground blanched almonds.
- Powdered sugar can be substituted with granulated sugar that has been processed in a food processor until fine.

Variations:
- Add lemon zest or orange zest for a citrusy twist.
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped almonds for extra crunch.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form for a light and airy texture.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies.
- Let the cookies cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.

Storage instructions:
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Reheating instructions:
- These cookies are best served at room temperature and do not need to be reheated.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the cookies on a platter with a dusting of powdered sugar and some fresh berries.

Garnishes:
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream

Pairings:
- Coffee or tea

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cookies are too flat, try adding a little more almond flour to the dough.
- If the cookies are too dry, try adding a little more egg white to the dough.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use fresh egg whites and store the cookies properly to prevent spoilage.

Food history:
- Ricciarelli cookies are a traditional Italian almond cookie that originated in Siena, Tuscany.

Flavor profiles:
- These cookies have a sweet and nutty flavor with a light and airy texture.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve these cookies as a sweet treat with coffee or tea.

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Region: Italian

Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Almondy, Chewy, Buttery