Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Italian Orange Cookies, a sweet treat that brings the refreshing essence of citrus to your dessert table. These gluten-free and dairy-free cookies are incredibly easy to whip up, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish. With just five simple ingredients, including almond flour and fresh orange juice, they offer a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or an afternoon snack—these cookies will surely impress family and friends alike. Elevate your baking game with this quick, flavorful recipe that guarantees satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 egg whites
- 200 g almond flour
- 50 g sugar
- 3 teaspoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk egg whites and sugar until slightly foamy.
- Add almond flour, orange zest, and juice; mix until smooth and combined.
- Form small balls using your hands or an ice cream scoop; dust hands with powdered sugar if sticky.
- Place cookie balls on parchment-lined baking sheet with space between them.
- Press an indent into each ball and fill with orange marmalade.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to maintain shape.
- Preheat oven to 175°C/356°F and bake for about 12 minutes until the surface is slightly crispy but soft inside.
- Cool on a rack and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg