Description
These 3-Ingredient Italian Almond Cookies are crisp around the edges, soft and chewy in the center, and packed with rich almond flavor. Made without flour and with just three simple ingredients, they’re a wonderfully easy Italian-inspired treat for coffee breaks, afternoon tea, holidays, or whenever you’re craving something sweet.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups almond flour or finely ground almonds
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg whites
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add the almond flour and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl and stir until evenly combined.
3. Gradually add the egg whites, mixing until a soft, thick, cohesive cookie dough forms.
4. Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between the cookies.
5. Gently shape the portions into small rounds if desired.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set while the centers remain soft.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes.
8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely before storing or serving.
Notes
Use finely ground almond flour for a smoother cookie texture.
Do not add the egg whites all at once if the dough becomes too loose; add them gradually and stop once the dough is cohesive.
Keep the cookie portions similar in size so they bake evenly.
Leave enough space between cookies because they may spread slightly during baking.
Do not overbake if you want soft and chewy centers.
The cookies will be delicate when hot and will firm up as they cool.
Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies in a freezer-safe airtight container.
Serve with coffee, espresso, tea, or hot chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert, Tea Time
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg