Italian Almond Macaroons - Gluten Free

Italian Almond Macaroons - Gluten Free

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Calories: 31

Author: Lisa MarcAurele

Classic gluten free almond macaroons are super easy to make. These low carb cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends.

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Ingredients

▢ ½ pound almond flour about 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons
▢ ¼ cup low carb sugar substitute
▢ 2 egg whites
▢ ½ teaspoon almond extract
▢ 2 tablespoons Lakanto powdered monk fruit sweetener

Instructions

Combine almond flour with white sweetener, egg whites, and almond extract.
Knead mixture with hands until dough is formed.
Form dough into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter (you should have about 45 balls).
Place balls on parchment paper lined baking sheet at least 1 inch apart.
Bake at 250F at bottom of oven for 55-60 minutes.
Remove warm cookies from baking pan to wire rack and dust with confectionary sweetener while still warm.

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Notes

Each cookie has about 0.8g erythritol

Nutrition

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 0 g | % Carbs: 0 % | % Protein: 22.9 % | % Fat: 77.1 % | SmartPoints: 1

Values

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