Panforte Crunch Bites
A crispy, Italian-inspired dessert that combines the flavors of panforte with a crunchy almond topping.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Almond flour
- ●1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- ●1/4 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- ●2 large eggs Eggs
- ●1/2 cup Dried fruit (such as cranberries and cherries)
- ●1/4 cup Crushed almonds
- ●1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ●1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ●1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
Stir in the dried fruit and crushed almonds.
- 6
Scoop the dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 7
Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- 8
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- 10
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.