Italian Toto Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds (for garnish)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy, then add the vanilla and almond extracts.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually fold the egg white mixture into the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
6. Shape the cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Add toppings: Gently press a few sliced almonds onto the top of each cookie.
8. Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
9. Cool the cookies: Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
10. Finish with powdered sugar: Dust the cookies with powdered sugar once cooled.