30-Minute Ricciarelli Honey Recipe
Experience the joy of baking with these simple, delicious Ricciarelli Honey Cookies. Perfect for beginners, these treats combine the nutty flavor of almonds with the natural sweetness of honey, offering a gluten-free dessert that everyone can enjoy
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 Large egg whites
- 1 Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ cup Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of almond flour with 1 cup of powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon of baking powder. This mixture forms the dry base of your cookies.
- Add Flavors: To the dry ingredients, add the zest of one orange and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. These add a citrusy freshness and a deep vanilla aroma to the cookies.
- Incorporate Honey: Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey to the mixture. Honey not only sweetens the cookies but also helps to keep them moist and chewy.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Lightly beat 2 large egg whites until frothy, then fold them into the dough mixture. Be gentle to avoid deflating the eggs too much, which helps create the cookie's signature light texture.
- Shape the Cookies: Dust your hands with powdered sugar, scoop a tablespoon of the dough, and shape it into an oval or diamond form. This size is perfect for a bite-sized treat.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Final Dusting: Generously dust the shaped cookies with additional powdered sugar. This step is crucial as it gives Ricciarelli their characteristic snowy appearance.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and bake the cookies for 15-18 minutes. The cookies should remain pale but may show small cracks when they are ready.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet until they firm up, then transfer to a wire rack. Cooling is important as it sets the cookies' structure.
Notes
- Calories per serving: 100 calories (25 grams)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Nutritional Info per serving: 5g fat, 15g carbs, 2g protein, 10mg sodium
