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I’m thrilled to be joining forces with some amazing Canadian bloggers today to bring you a review of Emily Richards’ cookbook, Per La Famiglia: Memories and Recipes of Southern Italian Home Cooking and an awesome Prize Pack GIVEAWAY! Stay tuned to the end of this post for all the giveaway details. Update: The giveaway is over.Cookbook Review: Per La Famiglia
Let me just say, this is a gorgeous cookbook. Believe it or not, I’m not one of those food bloggers who’s never met a cookbook she didn’t like. I’m pretty picky when it comes to cookbooks and not just any cookbook makes its way onto my shelf. But this cookbook? This cookbook is a keeper!
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Amaretti Cookies Recipe
The Italian cookie recipe I’m sharing today is a new favourite of mine. These Amaretti Cookies are simple and delicious, and they represent the spirit of this book perfectly. They contain only 6 ingredients and if you own a food processor, you can make these cookies. They’re delicate and sweet with a nice crunch, and they’re great on their own or topped with some powdered sugar. I promise, you will love them!
Supplies Needed to Make Amaretti Cookies Recipe
- parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- food processor
- stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer
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Amaretti Cookies
Amaretti cookies are deliciously sweet and crunchy Italian almond cookies. This recipe is from the Emily Richards' cookbook Per La Famiglia.
Recipe: Ingredients
- 2 cups unblanched whole almonds
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp almond extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp powdered sugar optional, for dusting
Recipe: Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 Celsius). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside. The author warns against using dark metal baking sheets for these cookies to prevent over browning and I have to agree.
- Add the almonds to your food processor and blend until they're in small pieces with some powdery granules. Set the almonds aside.
- Beat the egg whites to soft peaks in a large bowl. Gradually beat in the sugar until ribbons fall from the beaters when you lift them out of the mixture.
- Stir the almonds into the egg white mixture, along with the flour, almond extract and baking powder.
- Drop level tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. If you need to, shape each mound of batter into a neat circle.
- Bake them in the centre of the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are a light brown colour and crisp on top. The author suggests 12 minutes as a baking time, but mine were always done after 10 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Sprinkle some icing sugar on top, if you wish, and enjoy!
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Amaretti Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 71
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 70mg2%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
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More Recipes from the Per La Famiglia Cookbook
Don’t forget to check out all the other recipes from Per La Famiglia being featured by some amazing Canadian bloggers!
The Brunette Baker – Ricotta Cannoli
Dinner with Julie – Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi
The Tasty Gardner – Squash and Hazelnut Rotelle/Polenta with Sausage and Rapini
My Daily Randomness – Tiramisu
Libby Roach – Nonna Ortenzia’s Meatballs
She Eats – Egg and Raisin Bread
Devour & Conquer – Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Butter
Eating Niagra – Potato Doughnuts
Gotta Get Baked – Hazlenut Chocolate-Filled Cookies
Once Upon a Recipe – Balsamic Roasted Pear Wedges with Prosciutto
Culinary Cool – Spinach Ricotta Cannelloni
The Yum Yum Factor – Pickled Eggplant
Kelly Neil – Roasted Tomatoes
Strawberries for Supper – Baked Pasta with Sausage and Ricotta
Our Christmas Eve dinner plans changed at the last minute so we channeled our inner Italian – fresh pasta and these cookies for the win! We loved loved loved eating the cookies and my kids had fun making them. Santa enjoyed them, too – nothing but crumbs left on his plate.
I’m so happy you enjoyed them! Sounds like an amazing Christmas Eve menu! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.
I've made these twice and they're delicious! I flatten them 1/2 way through baking and they come out crispy. My only problem is that I only get about 28 cookies each time but I guess I just need to double it!
Thanks!
These cookies look so good! I think they are something my family would enjoy.
Thanks Sarah!