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Christmas Gifts 2013 – Amaretti And Chocolate Amaretti Biscuits

December 3, 2013 by GG 38 Comments

Amaretti And Chocolate Amaretti Biscuits

Amaretti And Chocolate Amaretti Biscuits

Amaretti Biscuits in their brightly coloured tins make a wonderful Christmas present, but how much better if you can make them yourself.  Crisp on the outside and soft in the centre, particularly delicious with the addition of good quality cocoa.  Perfect in a small box as a dinner gift or an abundant pile, wrapped in tissue as a special surprise.

Amaretti And Chocolate Amaretti Biscuits

Amaretti And Chocolate Amaretti Biscuits

Amaretti Biscuits

Makes 40 biscuits

  • 2 tablespoons Amaretto
  • 1 egg white
  • 185g  (6 1/2 oz) ground almonds
  • 250g (9oz) caster sugar
  • Icing sugar to dredge

For the chocolate Amaretti Biscuits

  • All ingredients are the same but use 170g (6oz) ground almonds and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder mixed together, proceed as for the plain Amaretti

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 18oc / 350f and line a baking sheet with parchment or baking paper
  • Whisk the Amaretto and the egg whites together until the mixture is just foaming on the surface
  • Mix the almonds and sugar together in a bowl and make a well in the centre
  • Pour the egg white mixture into the well and mix together until it forms a ball
  • Turn onto a work top sprinkled with icing sugar and knead until the dough forms a firm ball
  • Divide into 40 equal sized pieces and roll into balls, roll the balls in icing sugar and place on the baking sheet
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown, the biscuits will crack across the surface
  • As soon as you remove the biscuits from the oven sprinkle with icing sugar and leave to cool on a cooling rack
  • Wrap in squares of tissue paper

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Comments

  1. Totally Heavenly says

    December 3, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    I love amaretti, and these look spectacular. Are these the crunchy kind, or the soft chewy kind?
    *kisses* H

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:39 am

      These are the soft chewy kind and so, so morish. GG

      Reply
  2. Janie says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    GG these look out of this world! Well done 🙂
    Janie x

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:44 am

      They are really yummy. GG

      Reply
  3. David Crichton says

    December 3, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    If only I could have the patience to wrap them all individually. Look yummy.

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:44 am

      You could put them individually into a box and wrap that. GG

      Reply
  4. Lou@Lemonlicious! says

    December 3, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    How long do you think these keep for GG? Naturally they wouldn’t last that long in my house but I’m thinking of possible Christmas gifts?

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:46 am

      In a air tight tin or container they keep for about 5 days. GG

      Reply
      • Lou@Lemonlicious! says

        December 5, 2013 at 12:13 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
  5. Hotly Spiced says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:39 am

    These are very pretty GG and I can see they would make beautiful Christmas gifts xx

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:46 am

      I thought they’d make great hostess gifts and so quick to make. GG

      Reply
  6. Ameena says

    December 4, 2013 at 1:28 am

    Not sure why my friends don’t make me biscuits! I need to live closer to you GG.

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:49 am

      Oh that would be fab!! GG

      Reply
  7. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    December 4, 2013 at 2:43 am

    These look absolutely gorgeous GG! I seem to have caught the Christmas cookie bug too because I can’t stop making them! 😛

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:49 am

      I know it’s great all that Christmas baking. GG

      Reply
  8. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    December 4, 2013 at 4:13 am

    Thank you GG for posting this recipe! Amaretti are a favourite of mine! And lovely atop things like my poached rhubarb with sabayon!

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:52 am

      I love that poached rhubarb with sabayon, great recipe. GG

      Reply
  9. denise@magnoliaverandah says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:16 am

    These look gorgeous. I could pop a couple in my mouth right now.

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Me too, and there goes another and another. GG

      Reply
  10. Krista says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:46 am

    You’ve arranged them beautifully – they look so festive. 🙂

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:53 am

      They are a wonderful addition to a Christmas table or just for tucking into in front of the telly. GG

      Reply
  11. nancy@jamjnr.com says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:02 am

    I will need to run every day at this rate..these look ridiculously easy it would be rude not to give them a try.

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Absolutely ridiculously easy, give them a go. GG

      Reply
  12. Lisa the Gourmet Wog says

    December 4, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Oh GG! These look SO good!

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 4, 2013 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you. They taste great. GG

      Reply
  13. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    Thank you so much for posting your recipes. I love Amaretti but they are very hard to find here in New Hampshire.

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 7, 2013 at 2:19 pm

      These are so easy to make, and I think so much nicer than bought ones. Get baking. GG

      Reply
  14. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    December 5, 2013 at 11:15 am

    GG, if I send you my address would you please send me some of these for Christmas? I love all things almond.

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 7, 2013 at 2:20 pm

      What a great idea, a celebration! GG

      Reply
  15. Minnie@thelady8home says

    December 6, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I have never had Amaretto, even in cookies, at least the ones that I have had. In fact, I have never had anyone give me Christmas cookies 🙁 I wish I lived closer. These look fabulous, and so christmasy!

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 7, 2013 at 2:21 pm

      Me too, wouldn’t that be fun. Amaretto is a great flavour and fab in these cookies. GG

      Reply
  16. Kumar's Kitchen says

    December 7, 2013 at 12:14 am

    nothing beats homemade biscuits as gifts and these look just the perfect recipe for celebrating this time of the year…glorious food 🙂

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 7, 2013 at 2:22 pm

      I agree, homemade gifts are so fun to give and receive. GG

      Reply
  17. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    December 8, 2013 at 11:45 am

    I love the soft kind and wouldn’t these be perfect for gift giving!

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 8, 2013 at 2:10 pm

      I do too, these are perfect as a hostess gift or as an entire present, done up in tissue and ribbon. A vintage tin would be ideal. GG

      Reply
  18. Karen says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    BEAUTIFUL photos GG and such a fabulously festive recipe too, I can almost hear the bells on Santa’s reindeer! Karen

    Reply
    • GG says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:50 pm

      Thank you, these lasted no time in the Glam household. GG

      Reply

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