Italian chocolate cookies Ricciarelli (Ricciarelli al cioccolato)

5 servings

30 minutes

Ricciarelli chocolate cookies are an Italian dessert that embodies the elegance of Tuscan cuisine. These fragrant cookies are soft inside and slightly crispy outside, offering a delightful blend of almond flavor with rich bitter chocolate notes. The origins of Ricciarelli trace back to Siena, where they are traditionally made from almond flour, creating a light texture reminiscent of marzipan. Thanks to powdered sugar, they acquire an enticing white crust that contrasts with the rich chocolate center. Served as a refined treat with coffee or Santo wine, they highlight their aristocratic heritage. An ideal choice for those who appreciate depth of flavor and the sophistication of traditional Italian pastry art.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 536.6
• Proteins: 12.2g
• Fats: 24.1g
• Carbohydrates: 74.7g

Ingredients

• Almond powder: 150 g
• Cocoa powder: 2 tbsp
• Powdered sugar: 300 g
• Dark chocolate: 100 g
• Almond extract: 1 tsp
• Egg white: 2 pc

Cooking steps

1. This cookie requires preparation to start in the evening. Combine almond or hazelnut flour with cocoa powder and 200 grams of powdered sugar. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites to peaks, adding a teaspoon of almond extract at the end of beating. Fold the beaten egg whites into the dry almond mixture and gently mix until smooth. Melt chocolate in a water bath or microwave, add it to the dough and mix until uniform. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond powder: 150 g
   • Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
   • Powdered sugar: 300 g
   • Egg white: 2 pieces
   • Almond extract: 1 teaspoon
   • Dark chocolate: 100 g

2. The next day, take out the bowl with the hardened mass and leave it at room temperature for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the work surface with 100 grams of powdered sugar and start forming the cookies. A teaspoon will help you guess the perfect size. Take a spoon, scoop the dough, and form a ball from the mass on the spoon, generously roll it in powdered sugar, and slightly flatten it before placing it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (You will need 2 baking sheets for all the cookies). Form all the other cookies in the same way and bake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees for 18-20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 300 g

3. Remove and cool.