Enjoy the simplicity and rich almond flavor of our Thrive Original Amaretti Cookies.

These homemade delights offer a chewy texture and a perfect touch of sweetness. Give them a try for the Holidays!

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups almond meal or flour
• 1 cup organic sugar

• Zest of one lemon
• 3 egg whites
• 1 t almond extract
• Extra sugar for rolling

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking pan with parchment.
• In a large bowl, whisk almond four and sugar together. Add grated lemon zest and whisk together. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, add egg whites and whisk until form soft peaks. Whisk in almond extract. Incorporate the egg whites into the almond mixture. Use a small ice cream scoop (or cookie dough scoop-1 T) to portion the dough into balls.
• With damp hands, form balls and coat them with sugar. Place on paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown in color. Cool before storing. Keep in an air-tight container for 3-4 days.