Traditional sicilian almond cookies

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italian almond cookies are piled on top of each other with the words,'italian almond cookies'above them

These Italian Almond Cookies are a delightful treat with a crunchy texture and sweet almond flavor! 🍪🌰 Perfect for coffee breaks, gifting, or as a snack, these cookies are simple to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Authentic and delicious, they’re a must-try for any cookie lover. 📌 Save this pin to bake crunchy and delicious Italian almond cookies for your next treat! #AlmondCookies #ItalianCookies #EasyBaking #CrunchyTreats #CookieRecipes #SweetAndNutty

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some kind of food that is sitting on a cutting board with a knife in it

The almond cookies are "a must" of the Sicilian culinary tradition. They are prepared with the Almond paste, called "pasta reale" in Sicily (King's paste). The legend wants that the recipe was created in the XII century in the convent of the "Martorana" in Palermo and that his name is due to his goodness (worthy of a King!). These delicious cookies are as good as easy to do! Accompany them with a good tea, coffee or a glass of Marsala, the typical Sicilian sweet wine.

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powdered sugar and jelly filled pastries on a white plate with red cherries

Sicilian Almond Cookies, called Paste di Mandorla in Italy, are almond treats that are typical of the Sicilian tradition, but widespread throughout Southern Italy.These almond cookies are very scenic and colorful, and contrary to what you might think, they are really easy to make at home!You can make them in just a few minutes by simply mixing the ingredients by hand. Almond flour, sugar and egg whites. These are the main ingredients, plus of course some flavors and decorations.

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almonds and jelly cookies are arranged on a cutting board

Appearances can be deceiving. These cookies don't look like much but they are truly delicious. We've never given one to a single person who hasn't exclaimed "oh, wow!" after biting in.They're soft, almost gooey, with a delicious almond taste. They're also incredibly easy to make!Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make this recipe here:Makes 20-25 cookies.For this recipe, you will need: • 4 1/2 tbsp (70g) egg whites • 1 tsp almond extract • 2 1/2 cups (250g) almond flour • 1 1/2 cup…

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lemon cookies are cooling on a rack with the words easy italian lemon cookies

You will love this authentic family recipe for Italian Lemon Cookies, also called tarallucci or anginetti. The lemon glaze is a must for these cake-like cookies shaped into a knot. Head on over to the blog for all the details. #italiancookierecipes

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lemon almond amarettii cookies on a plate with text overlay that reads, italian lemon almond amarettii cookies

Chewy Lemon Amaretti cookies are lemon-flavored amaretti (almond) cookies. They're crispy on the outside and moist and delicious on the inside. Coat them in powdered sugar for a festive Christmas dessert. They're delicious Italian cookies that are perfect for your holiday baking. They're gluten-free because they're made with almond flour. Click the link to get the printable recipe.

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a bunch of muffins that are sitting on a wire rack with some almonds

This weekend has been boring for me cuz my husband is not home, thus there is no cooking as usual. However, after spending a dull half day, I could no longer stay put and decided to do something funnier than aimlessly surfing on the net..and no wonder it could be nothing but baking ! I've found this Italian cookie on seriouseat recently and saved it on my google drive in a list- to-bake category.. though it's unexpectedly made earlier than I thought ! The recipe ( adapted from here )…

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cookies with cherries and almonds on top are shown in two different pictures, one is

Get ready to prepare the tastiest Italian-style baked goods you’ve ever tried with this recipe for Italian Almond Cookies. Prepared with almond extract and other sweet ingredients, these cookies are full of flavor! These Italian Christmas Cookies are also a great recipe to share at a Christmas Cookie Exchange.

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small appetizers are arranged on top of a sheet of parchment paper, ready to be eaten

Pasticcini di Mandorle are soft and fragrant Sicilian almond cookies but you'll also find them throughout Italy. They're extremely easy to make and typically topped with candied cherries or almonds.

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