Description
Ricciarelli with Honey is a delightful Italian cookie made with almond flour and naturally sweetened with honey. These chewy, soft cookies are a healthier take on the traditional Ricciarelli, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, honey, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and baking powder until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the almond flour mixture.
- Shape the dough into oval cookies and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Lightly dust with powdered sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool before serving.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky, chill it for 30 minutes before shaping the cookies.
- For a sweeter taste, you can add more honey, but be mindful of altering the texture.
- These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Ricciarelli with Honey, almond cookies, Italian almond cookies, honey dessert, chewy cookies, gluten-free cookies