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 mins Cook Time: 12 minutes mins Total Time: 22 minutes mins
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Paleo, Plant-Based
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
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