Balinese Coconut Amaretti

Ingredients

In this Balinese adaptation of Amaretti, we incorporate local Balinese ingredients to infuse the cookies with the flavors of the region. The addition of coconut enhances the tropical essence, while the use of cardamom adds a Balinese twist to the traditional Italian recipe. We alse have the original recipe for Amaretti, so you can check it out.

• 200g (1 ½ cups) almond flour 200g (1 ½ cups) almond flour
• 100g (1 cup) desiccated coconut 100g (1 cup) desiccated coconut
• 150g (1 ¼ cups) powdered sugar 150g (1 ¼ cups) powdered sugar
• 2 large egg whites 2 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• Pinch of salt Pinch of salt
• Icing sugar, for dusting Icing sugar, for dusting

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 8g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2.
   In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, desiccated coconut, powdered sugar, ground cardamom, and salt.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Add the vanilla extract and continue whisking until soft peaks form.
4. 4.
   Gently fold the egg whites into the dry ingredients until well combined.
5. 5.
   Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll it into small balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
6. 6.
   Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges.
7. 7.
   Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. 8.
   Once cooled, dust the cookies with icing sugar before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Almond flour — Make sure to use finely ground almond flour for the best texture in the cookies.
• Desiccated coconut — If you prefer a stronger coconut flavor, you can lightly toast the desiccated coconut before adding it to the dough.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a teaspoon of lime zest to the dough.
• If you prefer a sweeter cookie, you can increase the amount of powdered sugar to your liking.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.

Serving advice

Serve the Balinese Coconut Amaretti as a delightful dessert or snack. They pair perfectly with a cup of Balinese coffee or tea.

Presentation advice

Arrange the cookies on a beautiful Balinese-inspired platter and sprinkle some additional desiccated coconut on top for an attractive presentation.