Gill Chapman has sent us in her recipe for amaretti biscuits that have a crisp outer layer and then a delicious macaroon softness inside.

Amaretti Biscuits.

Ingredients:

• 200g Ground Almonds
• 150g Caster Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
• 2 Large Egg Whites
• Icing sugar to coat

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 160c, 140c Fan or Gas Mark 3
• Line a baking tray with grease proof paper
• Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks
• Add and fold in the ground almonds, caster sugar and almond extract to form a thick paste
• Take out a dessert spoonful and roll into a ball
• Roll each ball in the icing sugar to coat
• Place on the baking tray
• Bake for 15 to 18 minutes
• Enjoy !