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Italian Almond Cookies – Soft & Classic

Soft and chewy Italian almond cookies made with almond flour and finished with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups almond flour finely ground
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 egg whites large
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Add egg whites, almond extract, and vanilla; mix until dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
  5. Place on baking sheet and bake 14–16 minutes until cracked.
  6. Cool completely on wire rack before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake; cookies firm up as they cool.