Italian Amaretti
Italian Amaretti are traditional almond-flavored cookies, typically made from apricot kernels, sugar, and egg whites, resulting in a distinctively chewy or crisp texture. Originating from the Lombardy region of Italy, they are a beloved treat often enjoyed with coffee or dessert wine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein, providing a quick source of energy. A single serving, roughly two cookies, typically contains around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 10 mcg |
Per 1 serving (3 cookies, approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The unique, slightly bitter almond flavor in Amaretti comes from the use of apricot kernels, which contain a compound similar to the one that gives almonds their taste. Traditionally, they are a staple during Italian holidays, particularly Christmas and Easter.
