Vegan amaretti biscuits

Vegan desserts Baking sweet
Total: 36 min. | Active: 20 min.
vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free

These vegan amaretti biscuits are the perfect little sweet treat – soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and a breeze to make! With just one bowl and a handful of basic ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time. With their classic almond flavour, delicate crunch and delectably soft centre, these biscuits are a delight. Whether you prefer them with a cup of coffee or as an after-dinner treat, these biscuits are sure to become one of your favourite recipes. What's more, they are made completely without eggs, yet still have the typical amaretti texture!

Recipe by:
LAUREN - Food Photography Academy

Ingredients

for 16 pieces

Dough
200 g almond flour (see note)
125 g icing sugar
½ tsp baking powder
1 dl aquafaba (see note)
¼ tsp apple vinegar
½ tsp vanilla paste
½ tsp bitter almond extract
To shape
100 g icing sugar

How it's done

Dough

Mix the almond flour, icing sugar and baking powder in a bowl. Place the aquafaba and vinegar in a measuring cup, beat until stiff using the whisk on a mixer, then carefully fold into the almond mixture using a rubber spatula. Mix in the vanilla paste and bitter almond extract.

To shape

Divide the dough into 16 portions, shape into balls, toss the balls in the icing sugar. Transfer the dough balls to a baking tray lined with baking paper, making sure they are well spaced out, then flatten slightly.

To bake

Approx. 16 mins. in the centre of an oven preheated to 175 °C. Remove from the oven, leave to cool on a rack.

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