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Almond Horns

A delightful Italian pastry with a sweet, nutty flavor and a lovely crunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 horns
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the dry ingredients, adding vanilla and almond extracts.
  6. Take small amounts of the dough and shape them into horns on the prepared baking sheets, making them about 3 inches long.
  7. Roll each horn in the sliced almonds, pressing gently to adhere.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden.

Notes

These pastries are perfect for serving with coffee or tea.