Amaretti Morbidi (Soft Almond Macaroons)
Chewy, cracked amaretti with a crisp shell and a soft centre. Just ground almonds, sugar and egg white.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.14 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan) and line two trays with baking paper.
- 2
Mix the ground almonds, caster sugar and lemon zest in a bowl.
- 3
Whisk the egg whites with the almond extract until they hold soft peaks. Fold them into the almond mixture to make a sticky dough. Rest for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Tip the icing sugar onto a plate. With damp hands, roll walnut sized pieces of dough into balls and roll each in the icing sugar. Place well apart on the trays and press down very lightly.
- 5
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the tops are cracked and pale gold. They will feel soft but firm up as they cool.
17 min - 6
Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then move to a rack. Store in a tin for up to 5 days.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.