These traditional almond cookies hail from Tuscany; their texture is chewy, similar to macaroons.
Ingredients
Makes about 12 Servings
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Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden, 5–8 minutes; let cool.
Step 2
Pulse almonds, lemon zest, and ¼ cup powdered sugar in a food processor until finely ground. Whisk egg white and salt in a large bowl to medium peaks. Whisking constantly, gradually add ¼ cup powdered sugar; whisk until egg white is very stiff but not dry. Fold in almond mixture and vanilla. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; using wet hands, flatten tops and press sides to make rounded diamond shapes. Chill 30 minutes.
Step 3
Bake ricciarelli until edges are lightly golden and firm and centers are still a little soft, 10–12 minutes; let cool on baking sheet. Dust with powdered sugar.