Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Italian Orange Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion! These cookies combine the zest of fresh oranges with the nutty richness of almond flour, resulting in a light and airy texture that’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. With just five ingredients, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also accessible for everyone, making it an excellent choice for holiday gatherings, casual snacking, or as a charming addition to your dessert table. In only 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible cookies that will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 egg whites
- 200 g almond flour
- 50 g sugar
- 3 teaspoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- For Topping: 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (356°F).
- In a large bowl, whisk egg whites and sugar until slightly foamy.
- Add almond flour, orange juice, and zest; mix until combined into smooth dough.
- Form small balls with the dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create indents in each cookie and fill with orange marmalade.
- Chill cookies in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until slightly crispy on top but soft inside.
- Cool completely on a rack before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg