Amaretti Cookies
Amaretti are traditional Italian almond-flavored cookies, known for their crisp exterior and chewy interior. They are typically made from apricot kernels (or almonds), sugar, and egg whites, originating from the regions of Lombardy and Veneto.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are high in carbohydrates and fats, with a modest amount of protein from the nuts. A single cookie generally contains around 70-100 calories, providing a quick energy boost but little in the way of essential vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg |
Per 3 cookies (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'amaretti' derives from 'amaro,' meaning bitter, referring to the characteristic bitter note from the apricot kernels. They are a classic example of Italian 'pasticceria' and are often enjoyed with coffee or used as an ingredient in desserts like tiramisu.
