Five-ingredient amaretti biscuits

Name: Five-ingredient amaretti biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 30 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 175 g caster sugar; 175 g ground almonds; 1 tbsp. amaretto; Icing sugar to coat

A classic Italian biscuit, amaretti biscuits are the perfect after dinner treat

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 27 October 2018

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best christmas biscuit recipes five ingredient amaretti biscuits

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These amaretti biscuits are wonderfully festive, dusted with icing sugar. They are also an easy Christmas biscuit to make needing only five ingredients and 15 mins hands on time. You can store them in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Yields:: 30 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Cook Time:: 20 mins
Total Time:: 35 mins
Cal/Serv:: 63

Ingredients

2
egg whites
175 g
caster sugar
175 g
ground almonds
1 Tbsp.
amaretto
Icing sugar to coat

Directions

- Step 1Preheat oven to 170°C (150°C fan) mark 3. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking parchment. Whisk 2 egg whites until stiff, then fold through the caster sugar, ground almonds and amaretto. Roll tsp-size portions into balls using damp hands. Toss in icing sugar to coat. Arrange on baking sheets, spacing apart. Bake for 20min until lightly golden and slightly puffed. Cool on wire rack.

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Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.