Pistachio Amaretti Treats (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - ½ cup white sugar

02 - 1 large egg

03 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or Amaretto

04 - ¾ cup pistachios, finely ground

05 - 1 cup almond meal

06 - 2 tablespoons crushed pistachios, for topping

07 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

08 - ¼ teaspoon baking powder

# Instructions:

01 - Warm the oven to 325°F and line two baking trays with parchment paper.

02 - Whisk the egg with the sugar in a big bowl. Mix in the vanilla or Amaretto. Add almond meal, ground pistachios, and baking powder. Stir until you’ve got a stiff dough.

03 - Roll dough into balls using a tablespoon of mixture for each. Toss gently in powdered sugar, tapping off any extra. Press lightly into crushed pistachios, pistachio side facing up, and arrange on the trays.

04 - Cook for 16 minutes, or until the tops crackle and the bottoms turn a light brown.

05 - Move cookies to a cooling rack. Seal in a tight container and enjoy within 3 to 4 days.

# Notes:

01 - If you can’t find ground pistachios, blend shelled ones into a flour-like texture with a food processor.

02 - Your baking time might differ. Look at the cookies around the 15-minute mark to avoid overcooking.

03 - Keeping them in an airtight container stops them from turning crunchy. This keeps them chewy.

04 - Freeze amaretti cookies if you want to store them longer.

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