Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes Italy Amariette Cookies 4.5 (19) 15 Reviews 6 Photos This is a cookie the Italian's make on festive occasions like weddings, or Christmas. For a festive touch, decorate the top of each cookie with a piece of candied cherry instead of the almond. Submitted by Connie Alexander Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Servings: 24 Yield: 4 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings 7 egg whites 2 ½ cups white sugar 2 pounds ground almonds 2 tablespoons almond extract 1 cup chopped almonds ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat egg whites and sugar until fluffy. Add the ground almond and almond extract, mixing well. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, roll in sugar and put a piece of almond or candied cherry on top. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) until firm. Bottom should be light brown. I Made It Print 30 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 341 Calories 21g Fat 32g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 341 % Daily Value * Total Fat 21g 27% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Sodium 17mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 26g Protein 10g 20% Calcium 105mg 8% Iron 2mg 10% Potassium 321mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.