Chewy Cacao Amaretti Cookie Kisses
Chewy cacao amaretti cookie kisses are Italian-inspired almond cookies made with almond flour, cacao powder and eggs, each hiding a chocolate kiss inside. The Thermomix TM7 whips the egg whites to firm peaks with the butterfly whisk and combines the dough evenly. Expect crisp, crackled shells with a deliciously chewy, chocolaty centre.
About this recipe
Chewy Cacao Amaretti Cookie Kisses Thermomix TM7 bring an Italian bakery classic straight into your kitchen with minimal effort. These recipes for chewy almond cookies rely on just a handful of ingredients, almond flour, cacao powder, sugar, eggs and a splash of natural almond and vanilla extract, yet the result tastes deeply artisan. Each crackled, cocoa-dusted shell hides a melting chocolate kiss, creating the classic amaretti contrast between crisp exterior and soft, chewy centre. The all-in-one kitchen machine makes the process straightforward: the butterfly whisk accessory whips egg whites to firm, glossy peaks in minutes, while gentle heating melts the chocolate kiss evenly without scorching. This dessert is ideal for festive cookie platters, afternoon coffee, or as an edible gift wrapped in a pretty jar. Because the dough comes together quickly and requires no resting, even beginner bakers achieve consistent, professional-looking results with this Thermomix TM7 dessert.
Preparation tips
- Whip the egg whites with the butterfly whisk until firm, glossy peaks form before adding the sugar gradually; this stability gives the amaretti their characteristic crackled crust and chewy interior around the chocolate kiss.
- Roll each portion of cacao almond dough around a chocolate kiss with lightly dampened hands so the dough seals completely; any gaps will leak melted chocolate onto the baking tray during baking.
- Store the cooled amaretti in an airtight tin with a slice of bread to keep them chewy; they also freeze beautifully without the filling losing its soft, fudgy texture.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free by nature thanks to almond flour, you can make a dairy-free version by replacing the milk chocolate kisses with dark chocolate kisses, keeping the same chewy amaretti texture and deep cacao flavour.
- For a festive variant, fold finely chopped candied orange peel into the almond dough and dust the finished cookies with a snowfall of icing sugar mixed with a pinch of cinnamon for a Christmas cookie platter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the almond flour and sugar directly in the mixing bowl, the TM7 scale guarantees consistent amaretti dough every batch.
- With the butterfly whisk, the TM7 whips the egg whites into firm glossy peaks for a light, crackled cookie shell.
- Thanks to gentle heating, the TM7 melts the chocolate kisses evenly without burning, keeping the centres silky smooth.
- Grinding whole almonds in seconds, the TM7 produces fresh almond flour for a deeper nutty flavour than shop-bought.
- Mixing the cacao powder, sugar and extracts thoroughly, the TM7 delivers an even chocolate flavour throughout every cookie.
Ingredients
- Hershey's® chocolate Kisses®
- almond flour
- sugar
- large egg
- egg white, from large egg
- natural almond extract
- natural vanilla extract
- cacao powder