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Espresso Amaretti Cookies Paleo

Espresso Amaretti Cookies

Espresso Amaretti Cookies are a delicious variation on a classic Italian almond cookie. Made with just 5 simple & clean ingredients. These cookies are free from refined sugar, gluten & grains. Only 20-minutes needed to make these delicious cookies, just in time for the holiday season!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 30 cookies

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut palm sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp brewed espresso, cooled
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 30 espresso beans, to top cookies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine almond flour, coconut palm sugar and baking powder in a bowl and whisk together.
  • Add almond extract and espresso to bowl and combine ingredients, using a spoon or spatula, until a sticky dough forms and holds together.
  • Scoop batter with a teaspoon and roll into balls. Place on baking sheet (1-2 inches of space between balls).
  • Press an espresso bean into the top of each ball until a cookie shape is formed. For a chewy cookie, don’t flatten the dough too much.
  • Bake at 350F for 12 minutes. Let cool then store cookies in airtight container.
Keyword almond flour, coconut sugar, coffee, dairy free, espresso, grain free, holiday recipes, Italian, Italian recipes