Ricciarelli (almond cookies)

By mistynoelle13

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Almond flour
• 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Orange Zest
• 2 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1/8 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 Large Egg Whites
• 1/8 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract

Details

Servings 48

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine almond flour, sifted powdered sugar, orange zest, flour, and baking powder. Stir.

2. Whip the egg white to firm peaks. Add dry ingredients along with the salt and almond extract and fold using a spatula. The mixture will become heavy and firm. (not meringue style peaks)

3. On plastic food wrap lined baking sheet spread or press the mixture into a 5 inch by 12 inch rextangular piece. Use powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Freeze one hour or overnight.

4. Cut the frozed dough lengthwise into 5 equal size strips using a sharp knife. Cut the strips into a 45 degree angle to obtain diamonds. Dip the surgace of the diamonds in powdered sugar and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Part of the dough can be frozen for later bake off.

5. Bake at 350 degrees until pale golden.