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ricciarelli honey recipe

Ricciarelli Honey Recipe

Ricciarelli are traditional Italian almond cookies originating from Siena, Tuscany. These delicate, chewy cookies have a crisp powdered sugar coating and are made with almond flour, egg whites, and honey for a rich, nutty sweetness. Perfect for serving with espresso or dessert wine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian cuisine
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric Mixer
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Sifter
  • 1 Silicone Spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white until soft peaks form using an electric mixer.
  2. Gently fold in honey, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with a silicone spatula until a sticky dough forms.
Shape the Cookies
  1. Lightly dust a surface with powdered sugar. Roll small portions of dough into oval shapes (about 2 inches long).
  2. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 1 inch apart.
Rest the Dough
  1. Cover the cookies lightly with plastic wrap and let them rest at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight. This step ensures the classic cracked texture.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C).
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges turn golden but the centers remain soft.
Cool and Dust
  1. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  2. Generously dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to a week.
Freezing: Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy with espresso, cappuccino, or sweet dessert wine like Vin Santo.
ricciarelli honey recipe
ricciarelli honey recipe