These little cookies make an excellent accompaniment to protein ice cream, and are great all by themselves. I like to dip mine in espresso for a special after dinner treat.
Amaretti (Almond Cookies)
Nutritional Data per cookie (makes 36)
Calories 12
Total Fat 1.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 3mg
Total Carbohydrates 0.5g
Protein 0.6g
3/4 cup blanched almonds, finely ground in a food processor
3/4 cup Splenda
2 large egg whites
1/2 tsp almond extract
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix to form a thick, sticky dough.
Drop about 1/2 teaspoon per cookie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 15 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before lifting with a knife or spatula.
Makes about 3 dozen.
Amaretti (Almond Cookies)
Nutritional Data per cookie (makes 36)
Calories 12
Total Fat 1.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 3mg
Total Carbohydrates 0.5g
Protein 0.6g
3/4 cup blanched almonds, finely ground in a food processor
3/4 cup Splenda
2 large egg whites
1/2 tsp almond extract
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix to form a thick, sticky dough.
Drop about 1/2 teaspoon per cookie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 15 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before lifting with a knife or spatula.
Makes about 3 dozen.
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