Italian Almond Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 1/4 cups blanched whole almonds ( about 12 oz), plus 15 for garnishing
2/3 cup sugar
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
15 glaceed cherries

Directions:

Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350°F. Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets, then line with parchment paper.
In food processor, combine 2 1/4 cups almonds and 1/3 cup sugar. Process until finely ground, scraping down sides once or twice. Set aside.
In electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat egg whites and salt at high speed until soft peaks form. Reduce speed to medium and gradually sprinkle in remaining 1/3 cup sugar. Return speed to high and beat mixture until stiff, shiny peaks form. Gently fold in ground almond mixture and almond and vanilla extracts.
Roll mixture into 1-inch balls, place 2 inches apart on baking sheets, and flatten slightly. Top each with glacéed cherry or almond. Bake until cookies are golden, switching positions of pans halfway through, about 25 minutes. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
Cookies keep, wrapped, several days, or frozen, several weeks. Recrisp in warm oven.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	788.26 Kcal (3300 kJ)
Calories from fat	540.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.1g	92%
Sodium	252.39mg	11%
Potassium	783.74mg	17%
Total Carbs	48.58g	16%
Sugars	32.17g	129%
Dietary Fiber	11.34g	45%
Protein	26.23g	52%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	269.6mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	477.41 Kcal (1999 kJ)
Calories from fat	327.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.4g	92%
Sodium	152.86mg	11%
Potassium	474.68mg	17%
Total Carbs	29.42g	16%
Sugars	19.48g	129%
Dietary Fiber	6.87g	45%
Protein	15.89g	52%
Iron	2.1mg	19%
Calcium	163.3mg	27%

* 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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