Baci Di Dama (Almond Cookies) Recipe

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Baci Di Dama (Almond Cookies)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup bitter almonds
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups sugar

Directions:

  1. Blanch and toast the almonds. Peel and chop them very finely or crush them in a mortar with 1/2 cup sugar.
  2. Add the vanilla, beat egg whites till stiffened, then fold in the almonds.
  3. Spoon the batter into a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip. Pipe 2 l/2-in. wide rounds about 1 1/2 apart on a buttered baking sheet and flatten them a bit.
  4. Sift the confectioner's sugar over the tops and let stand at room temperature 1-2 hours.
  5. Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF and bake for about 20 minutes
  6. Remove from oven and cool. Amaretti may be kept in a sealed box for several days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 113.7 Kcal (476 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.84g 6%
Sodium 15.38mg 1%
Potassium 61.88mg 1%
Total Carbs 18.49g 6%
Sugars 17.23g 69%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 3%
Protein 2.43g 5%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 17.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 347.6 Kcal (1455 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.75g 6%
Sodium 47.02mg 1%
Potassium 189.16mg 1%
Total Carbs 56.52g 6%
Sugars 52.68g 69%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 3%
Protein 7.43g 5%
Iron 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 54.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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