Sicilian Almond Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 2/3 cups confectioner's sugar
• 3 large egg whites, (room temperature)
• 1 orange, (zested)
• 1 lemon, (zested)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   Measure the almond flour and confectioner's sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Beat on low for 30 seconds to blend the two ingredients together.

3. 3

   Add the orange and lemon zest. Beat on low to incorporate.

4. 4

   Add the egg whites and vanilla extract. Beat on low until fully incorporated.

5. 5

   Transfer the cookie dough to a large piping bag fitted with a star piping tip.

6. 6

   Pipe the dough into 1 1/2 inch rosettes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet leaving two inches of space between each cookie.

7. 7

   Bake for 14 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.

8. 8

   Once fully cooled, pack the cookies in a food-safe container. Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months or refrigerated for 7-10 days. Do not store at room temperature for more than 5 days.