CHOCOLATE AMARETTI

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These classic almond paste cookies are like ones you'd find in an Italian bakery. My husband and children are always excited when I include these goodies in my holiday baking lineup. —Kathy Long, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/4 cups almond paste
3/4 cup sugar
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa

Steps:

  • Crumble almond paste into a food processor; add sugar and pulse until evenly combined. Add egg whites and process until incorporated. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Sift together confectioners' sugar and cocoa; gradually add to almond mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° until tops are cracked, 17-20 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Son of Man
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Armanullah wazir
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate chip cookies, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed them. The chocolate and almond flavors are a perfect combination.


Renje Abraham
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so rich and decadent.


Axole Manana
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


ilija latinkic
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I love the festive appearance of these cookies. They're perfect for a holiday party or cookie exchange.


Grevon Tyler
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I might reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Cj Nin
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I'm not a big fan of Amaretto, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The Amaretto flavor is very subtle, and it adds a nice depth of flavor to the cookies.


Emeil
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I was looking for a new chocolate cookie recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. These cookies are amazing!


Terynal Lovehogeya
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! The chocolate and almond flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is soft and chewy.


Jahrul Islam
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and crispy. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Saleem Karim
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These cookies were so easy to make! I was able to whip up a batch in just under an hour.


tamim rahman
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I love the combination of chocolate and almond in these cookies. They're the perfect treat for an afternoon snack or a special occasion.


Neal Turner
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might add an extra egg yolk next time.


oladapo victoria
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate and almond together, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavors worked together. The cookies were rich and decadent, but not too sweet.


Yusuf Muhammad
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These were a hit at my holiday cookie exchange! Everyone loved the unique flavor and festive appearance.


Krishna Bartaula
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I have never baked with Amaretto before, and I was intrigued by the unique twist it added to these cookies. The taste was subtly nutty and sweet, with a hint of citrus from the orange zest. I also enjoyed the textural contrast between the crunchy coo