Amaretti biscuits

Amaretti biscuits

These light Italian biscuits are crisp on the outside and slightly chewy inside. Whip up a batch for edible presents - you can dust them with icing sugar for a pretty finish.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, whites only (160g/6oz)
• 340g/12oz caster sugar
• 340g/12oz ground almonds
• 30ml/1fl oz amaretto liquor
• butter, for greasing

Method

1.       Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3.

2.       In a large bowl beat the egg whites until firm.

3.       Mix the sugar and the almonds gently into it.

4.       Add the amaretto liquor and fold in gently until you have a smooth paste.

5.       Place some baking paper on a baking tray and lightly brush with butter.

6.       Using a teaspoon place small heaps of the mixture approximately 2cm/¾in apart, as they will expand whilst cooking.

7.       Bake for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool slightly then serve or store in an air-tight container.

source : https://www.bbc.com

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