Almond cookies with honey and amaretto

2 servings

60 minutes

Almond cookies with honey and amaretto are a delicate, aromatic treat inspired by Italian tradition. This recipe originates from cozy bakeries in Italy, where almonds and amaretto liqueur are classic dessert ingredients. Honey adds natural sweetness and softness, while butter gives the cookies a velvety texture. Crunchy nutty notes combined with subtle caramel aroma make these cookies a perfect complement to a cup of espresso or fragrant tea. Their exquisite taste and aroma evoke the warm atmosphere of an Italian home, where baking is not just food but an art of enjoying life.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1453.7
• Proteins: 28.3g
• Fats: 87.3g
• Carbohydrates: 138.2g

Ingredients

• Butter: 110 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 200 g
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: pinch
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Almond: 150 g
• Amaretto liqueur: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Wash the almonds and boil in hot water for 2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond: 150 g

2. Peel off the skin.

3. Roast the nuts until they crackle.

4. Grind into crumbs.

5. Add honey and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 1 tablespoon

6. Add soft butter to the bowl with nuts. Mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 110 g

7. Pour sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 100 g

8. Break an egg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

9. Add salt, baking powder, and flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Wheat flour: 200 g

10. Add amaretto.

    Required ingredients:

    • Amaretto liqueur: 1 teaspoon

11. Knead a uniform dough and divide it into equal small pieces.

12. Place on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment, pressing down to maintain a thickness of about 1 cm.

13. Bake in an oven preheated to 160 degrees for 20 minutes until golden brown.