ricciarelli honey recipe

Ricciarelli are traditional Italian almond cookies, and when combined with honey, they take on a soft, chewy texture and a rich, sweet flavor. These honey-sweetened cookies are perfect for an afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ground almonds
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg white
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the ground almonds, powdered sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt.
3. Whisk the Egg White: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white until soft peaks form.
4. Add Honey & Almond Extract: Gently fold the egg white, honey, and almond extract into the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough comes together into a thick, sticky mixture.
5. Shape the Cookies: Using your hands, form small rounds or oval shapes with the dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
6. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Lightly dust the tops of the cookies with powdered sugar.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cookies are firm but chewy.
8. Cool & Serve: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.