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Italian Orange Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these soft and slightly crispy Italian Orange Cookies, featuring almond flour and a zesty orange marmalade filling. Perfectly balanced with fresh orange juice and zest, these cookies offer a light, fragrant treat ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 egg whites
  • 200 g almond flour
  • 50 g sugar
  • 3 teaspoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Filling and Topping

  • 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting and dusting hands if needed)

Instructions

  1. Whisk Egg Whites and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg whites and sugar until the mixture is slightly foamy, which helps create a soft texture in the cookies.
  2. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add the almond flour, orange zest, and fresh orange juice into the bowl with the egg whites and sugar. Mix thoroughly until the dough becomes completely combined and smooth.
  3. Form Dough Balls: Using your hands or an ice cream scoop, form small, even balls of dough. The mixture should be sticky but firm enough to hold its shape when placed on the baking tray. If sticky, dust your hands with powdered sugar to ease handling.
  4. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  5. Create Indents and Add Filling: Use your thumb or a teaspoon to gently press an indent into each cookie ball. Spoon orange marmalade into each indent, filling to the brim for a flavorful center.
  6. Chill the Cookies: Transfer the baking tray to the refrigerator and chill the cookies for at least 15 minutes. This step helps maintain their shape during baking.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (356°F) and position the baking tray on the middle rack.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 12 minutes until they develop a slightly crispy surface yet remain soft inside.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the egg whites are whisked only until slightly foamy to maintain a tender texture.
  • If the dough is too sticky, use powdered sugar to ease forming the cookie balls without adding too much extra sugar.
  • Chilling the dough balls before baking is crucial for maintaining shape and texture.
  • These cookies have a delicate texture; avoid overbaking to keep them soft inside.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Italian orange cookies, almond flour cookies, orange marmalade cookies, citrus cookies, soft cookies, gluten free cookies

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