Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Lemon / Limoncello Amaretti - Almond Cookies (e87)

Buon giorno a tutti. In this episode, Nonna Mia, la nonna di tutti - (everybody's grandma), bakes up an incredibly easy, but absolutely delicious, gluten-free, almond-based cookie, referred to as amaretti. There aren't many ingredients and the process is rather simple. You and your family are going to love these!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of almond flour (about a pound)
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 3 egg whites
- tsp of lemon juice or limoncello
- zest from 2 lemons (about 3 TBSP)
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- icing (powdered) sugar for rolling the cookies
- granulated sugar for rolling the cookies
In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. In a standing mixer, or using an electric hand mixer, whip up the egg whites until soft peaks form. Blend the egg whites with the dry ingredients, adding in the lemon juice and or limoncello. The consistency should be dense and form a ball when you scrunch your palm.
Using water on your palm to reduce stickiness, begin rolling consistently-sized, small balls, then roll through the granulated sugar and finally through the powdered sugar. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
Preheat oven to 325 F and bake for about 15 minutes. Place on a cooling rack. YIELD: 36
Pour yourself an espresso, and enjoy! Buon appetito!

[@sitmengchue4077]

Sweetie. So bright like the lemon. Mama, I love your matching apron n bowls n plate! Hello from Singapore!

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you so much for writing me. I love Singapore. So clean and pretty. Sending you a big hug!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@rosal9804]

Such a positive person! Love to watch your videos and make your recipes. There needs to be more people like you in this world 💕

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie Mille cara Rosa!! 🥰 Thank you for taking the time to write me. It means a lot to me. Bacioni.

[@caitogrady8747]

Probably the best cookie I have ever eaten! So lemony and delicious 10/10

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie Cait - sweet of you to say, and again, thanks so much for subscribing and watching my videos. It means a lot to me. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday. xx

[@rmrussorph]

Grazie!!! I can't wait to try these!! I love your enthusiasm and presentation!! Hugs and kisses Nonna Mia! God bless you 🙏❤

[@nonnamia7890]

God bless you too bella. You are such a sweet woman. I'm sending you a big hug! xx

[@rmrussorph]

@@nonnamia7890 grazie!❤

[@nataliatchigrinova5609]

I love your channel and your recipes! This is really good! Everything I cooked according to your recipes is delicious! Please, Nonna, continue! All the best to you and your family 💖

[@nonnamia7890]

You are so so sweet bella! Thank you for your encouragement!! Sending a big hug!

[@mzkatbee463]

Greetings from Utah!

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you bella!🤗

[@gabriellatulipano2752]

Beautiful cookies Nonna! Love you!

[@nonnamia7890]

Oh Gabriella...thank you, thank you. I miss you soooo much! You have to come over and see my beans!! Unbelievable Gabby. xoxox

[@annachermianina8513]

Hi from Ukraine, Nonna!💙💛 Thank you for the recipe))) You are such a beautiful and positive woman! I love Italy and italian food. Hope to visit your wonderful country as soon as possible ❤😊 🇺🇦

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you so much! You’re the first person I heard from, from Ukraine. What an honour!! 🤗

[@karenmiernicki9981]

Thank you Nonna Mia! With all the news hitting us from all directions, well, I thank God for stumbling across this video this morning while looking for a recipe. You have a new subscriber!

[@nonnamia7890]

You are so welcome! My pleasure bella. I’m grateful you subscribed and even more so that you wrote me this sweet note. 🤗💛🤗

[@karenmiernicki9981]

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[@tbrough90]

Refreshing and gluten free! Perfect treat Nonna!!!! Grazie mille ❤️ I am so excited to make these for my gluten free family

[@nonnamia7890]

Oh that is perfect. I am so happy to hear this. I hope you and your family enjoy them. Happy weekend bella. xx

[@yulietllanes7779]

Since having this type of cookie in a little town around Amalfi, I've been searching for a recipe but nothing had come close. This recipe is perfect!!! I feel like I'm back everytime I have a bite. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes and your story! ❤️

[@nonnamia7890]

My pleasure cara - I am so glad you found my video too! xx

[@connichristensen5809]

I’m SO happy to have found you & this recipe. I’ll make these for my lemon loving family member with Celiac Disease.

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you so much bella for writing me and for watching my video! xoxo

[@franceskloos1297]

Nonna, I have never had these cookies but I cannot wait to try and make them, can you freeze them? I love everything about your videos you make me happy, between the the beautiful music the bright colors, I wish there were more people like you in the world, maybe one day you can make a cookbook of all your fabulous recipes. Thank you for another great recipe.

[@nonnamia7890]

Buon giorno bella ... thank you for the lovely, beautiful words. Wow. Grazie mille. Yes, you can definitely freeze those cookies - I do all the time. They freeze well. God willing, yes, I hope to make a cookbook some day. xx

[@edithharmer1326]

Delicious! Great tutorial, well explained all! Thank you for sharing! Greetings from Singapore🌹🌹🌹 Edith

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie cara. I love Singapore!! 🤗

[@movimagdy1508]

It’s super super delicious and easy to make Thank you for sharing this joyful recipe 😘😘

[@nonnamia7890]

You’re most welcome Movi!! 🤩

[@grannygct]

Grazie, Nonna, per la ricetta degli amaretti al limone. Sembra delizioso! Arrivederci alla prossima.

[@nonnamia7890]

Bacioni cara. Grazie. 🥰🥰

[@deajay420]

Just seen you on the news Nonna Mia! Your food looks amazing, I can not wait to make these recipes! ❤

[@nonnamia7890]

That's wonderful DJ, thank you so much for writing me and for watching my videos. I really appreciate it! Sending you bacioni! xx

[@mariamayarredondo1492]

Hi, Nonna! My grandma Carmella was from Sicily, and I love hearing you talk. Love your videos! Can you please tell me where you got your beautiful apron? ❤

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie cara Maria - I made it from a dish towel a friend brought me. Glad you like it. 🤗😉

[@markspradling252]

Thank you for your recipes! Wonderful work! Can’t wait to make these cookies.

[@nonnamia7890]

I'm so glad Mark - I hope you tried them. Sorry for not writing sooner. xx

[@victoriab2574]

Just made your cookies Nonna Mia. Very Goooooood.

[@nonnamia7890]

That makes me so happy bella! 😍

[@audreystarr6166]

This is amazing! ❤❤❤❤

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie mille cara!! 🤩

[@gracecacciola3112]

Omgosh those look so good! I love amaretti.

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie cara Grace. I love them too. Thank you for subscribing. 🤗🤗

[@mariafriasalmeida3270]

Yummy

[@nonnamia7890]

Thank you Maria 🤩

[@francescoscaglione5182]

Nonna, I could have tons of those cookies for breakfast, although I usually have sandwich with my american coffee in the morning. I love lemmon 🍋😉👍

[@nonnamia7890]

Buon giorno cara ... Wow. Americano in the morning. I would have thought espresso or caffe latte. :-) I love lemons too. Such a happy fruit. Zesty amora. So refreshing! Happy weekend bello. Bacioni. A presto...

[@francescoscaglione5182]

@@nonnamia7890 enjoy your weekend too, nonna ❤

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie e Forza Azzurri!!! 🥳

[@francescoscaglione5182]

@@nonnamia7890 🇮🇹👍❤

[@jo-anndigennaro9137]

Wonderful ❤️

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie cara Jo-Ann. 😘

[@uptergroveGreg]

Julie and I are making these cookies today, waiting for Josie, Nonna Mia’s own dear daughter, to come and help us out!

[@nonnamia7890]

You both are adorable - I hope you were pleased with the results. Bacioni xoxo

[@carmelahowcroft2163]

Nonna Mia, Come sembrano deliziosi queste “pastette” come le chiamiamo noi in Cosenza….Mi ai fatto venire la voglia! State bene mia Cara…….

[@nonnamia7890]

Pastette! Adoriamo quella parola. Lo usiamo ancora a casa nostra. È bello sentirti. Spero che abbiate tutti un meraviglioso, riposante, fine settimana! A presto cara Carmela ... xx

[@carmelahowcroft2163]

@@nonnamia7890 Adesso ti faccio fare una risata: U Cusintinu U Cusintinu è nu cristianu stranu, tena ra vucca granni eppuru parra stranu Dicia ri parole stritti dintra i dianti Si fida cchiù di stranii ca di parianti Si senta nu Rodolfo i numi Valentinu Eppuru è assai paisanu e pocu cittadinu Si minta ra cravatta, adopera ru picu Ancora va trovannu u tesoro i Re Alaricu U juarnu va ara scola a sira a Piazza Scura Si jura sup'a mamma e ti duna ra fricatura Si senta superiore ppi via i l'antichi avi Eppuru n' hannu scrittu ca sunnu muntanari. Però 'unn'è correttu a nni parrà sgarbatu Picchi sù gent'i core e l'hannu dimostratu, È vero ca s'atteggia a dottu e malandrinu Però chi bella cosa...ad essa cusintinu!

[@iaracortes]

🍋 💛

[@nonnamia7890]

Me toooo! 😍

[@homebein6173]

Can I adopt Nonna as my grandmother?

[@nonnamia7890]

Sure you can!! Come on over sometime! xx

[@amelloelena]

❤️❤️

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie tanto Elena!

[@lorilal9931]

I’m not seeing the lemon zest in the recipe.

[@Sund3v3]

She adds it at the end in the dry ingredients

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie cara, and sorry Lori, for not responding sooner.

[@nidacanoves7025]

en español por favor escrito gracias

[@nonnamia7890]

Sorry Nida - no hablo español.

[@lameaxe]

Anyone use regular flour?

[@nonnamia7890]

Without almond flour, it’s quite different. Maybe this would be better: Italian Limoncello Cookies: So Lemony, So Delicious, So Amalfi & So Easy (e51) kzbin.info/www/bejne/omO8q32tbL6Irsk

[@joanne8176]

Love your aprons too

[@nonnamia7890]

Grazie bella. Thanks so much for writing me (and for subscribing to my channel). It means a lot to me! xx