Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Italian Orange Cookies, a quick and easy treat that brings a burst of citrus flavor to your dessert table. These cookies are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a perfect option for those with dietary restrictions. With just five simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in 20 minutes—ideal for satisfying last-minute cravings or impressing guests at gatherings. The combination of fresh orange juice and zest infuses these cookies with a refreshing brightness, while the almond flour adds a nutty richness. Whether enjoyed with coffee, served alongside other desserts, or gifted to friends, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
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 mixing bowl, whisk together egg whites and sugar until slightly foamy.
- Add almond flour, orange zest, and fresh orange juice; mix until smooth.
- Form small balls with the dough and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press an indent into each cookie and fill generously with orange marmalade.
- Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 175°C/356°F and bake for about 12 minutes until soft yet slightly crispy.
- Allow cooling 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 (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg