• Home
  • About
  • Contact Me
  • Disclosure & Privacy Policy
  • Work With Me
    • Work With Me
    • Brands & Features
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • E-mail
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Gluten Free Alchemist

Positively Coeliac - Adventurously Gluten Free

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Big Cakes & Celebration Cakes
    • Tray Bakes, Brownies, Blondies & Flapjacks
    • Small Cakes; Cupcakes; Muffins & More
    • Cookies & Biscuits
    • Desserts & Trifles
    • Sweet Pastry, Pies, Pastries & Tarts
    • Ice Cream, Sorbets & Ices
    • No Bake Recipes
    • Sweets & Other Sweet Stuff
    • Preserves
    • Sweet Extras : Icings, Fillings, Ganaches, Sauces etc
    • Scones (Sweet & Savoury)
    • Batter : Pancakes, Blinis, Waffles & More
    • Bread (& Pasta)
    • Breakfast & Brunch Ideas
    • Lunch & Light Meals
    • Soups & Salads
    • Main Meals (inc Casseroles and Slow-Cooked)
    • Savoury Pastry, Pies & Bakes
    • Appetisers, Starters & Sides
    • Party, Picnic & Lunchbox (Savoury)
    • Drinks & Things That Go With Drinks
    • Vegan-Gluten Free
    • Christmas Recipes
  • Gluten Free Travel
    • Travel Index
    • Travel Tips & Planning
    • Gluten Free Travel Destinations Abroad
    • Travel Experiences
  • Gluten Free Flours/Flour Blends
  • Coeliac Parenting Guide
    • Introduction
    • Discovering Your Child Is Coeliac
    • Food – A Guide to Safe Eating & Cross-Contamination
    • Eating Out – Restaurants & Fast Food
    • Managing Child Care & Education
    • Managing Play Dates and Parties
    • Managing Adolescence & Secondary School
Home » Gluten Free Sweet Treats » Biscuits & Cookies » Soft Italian Amaretti Cookies – In Memory… (gluten & dairy free)

Biscuits & Cookies Christmas Gluten Free Sweet Treats

Soft Italian Amaretti Cookies – In Memory… (gluten & dairy free)

Tweet
Pin65
Share133
Yum
Flip
Share
Share
198 Shares
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Delicious, almond-infused, traditional soft Italian Amaretti cookies which are naturally gluten and dairy free. Made with ground almonds, they have an almost marzipan quality to them. Perfect with a cheeky cup of coffee.

DON’T LOSE THIS RECIPE! PIN IT FOR LATER…

soft-italian-amaretti-cookies-pin

Soft Italian Amaretti Cookies for World Cancer Day

These Soft Italian Amaretti Cookies are truly special. They were made in memory of my mother who I sadly lost unexpectedly in early 2018 to Pancreatic Cancer. But they are also a fitting tribute to the 9.6 million people who die every year from cancer worldwide, as well as to those incredible people who work tirelessly every day to find cures and treatments.

world-cancer-day

The 4th February marks World Cancer Day, which since the start of the millennium has been used to raise awareness of and take action against this deadly disease.

I have lost both my parents to cancer (my father when I was just 18), as well as many friends and colleagues over the years. Thus, World Cancer Day feels particularly poignant, and although I originally published this recipe for Amaretti cookies back in 2018, it seems the right time to update and share again.

italian-amaretti-cookies

Pancreatic Cancer – ‘The Silent Killer’

Although my mum had probably had this ugly disease for a long time, it was only a week and a half from diagnosis with Pancreatic Cancer to her death. It seems inconceivable that symptoms were not identified earlier. Her cancer must have lain ‘undiscovered’ for many months, if not years…

Pancreatic Cancer is known as the ‘Silent Killer’ with good reason. It masquerades within symptoms which could be anything but… Yet it kills with the precision of a carefully-targeted bullet and has a 5 year survival rate of less than 7% (the lowest of all common cancers).

soft-amaretti-cookies

Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer can be vague and easily explained away. They include abdominal and back pain, indigestion, weight loss, changes in bowel habits, bloating and wind, loss of appetite, nausea and recently diagnosed diabetes.

Mum had pretty much all of them at one stage or another and over a number of years. Some were explored and tested, but all were ultimately dismissed. Shockingly, not one medical professional questioned the health of her pancreas.

I now realise that many of the symptoms were as clear as day. And that the doctors simply did not look in the right place at the right time, or consider them with appropriate curiosity.

I won’t dwell on what it meant to (all too briefly) care for my mother in her final days. But I would urge you to look up how this deadly disease manifests… Stay armed with that knowledge just in case you ever need to know.

pink-rose

Why these Italian Amaretti Cookies are truly special

It was my mother who gave us our Italian heritage and also our love of food. Born to Italian parents, she introduced us early to foods that my friends had never heard of, let alone eaten. Visits to my ‘Nana’s’ house often meant dodging fresh-made spaghetti draped around the kitchen. And I relished trips to the Italian deli to pick up ravioli shells, finely sliced salami, Parma ham, olives and the annual boxed Panettone.

There was always cake or dessert in the house too. Mum loved to bake and never needed an excuse to feed us with sweet stuff. A meal wasn’t finished until ‘pudding’ had been devoured.

In memory of my Mum and in celebration of her life and Italian roots, it seemed only fitting to make something authentically Italian and traditional. And so came about these Soft Italian Amaretti Cookies.

amaretti-cookies

What are Soft Amaretti Cookies?

Traditional in Italy, Amaretti cookies are often shared as gifts and at celebrations. The soft cookies should not however be confused with their dry-baked, crunchy relations. Soft Italian Amaretti cookies are pungent with an intense almond hit and have a chewy, cracked outer shell surrounding a soft, almost-marzipan centre.

Known in Italy as Amaretti morbidi (morbidi meaning ‘soft’), they are heavenly rapture for almond lovers. But they are also naturally dairy and gluten free, being made with little more than ground almonds, egg white and sugar. Even better, Amaretti are incredibly simple to make… A batch can be created from end to end (and probably eaten) in 30 to 40 minutes flat.

Flavour them with a generous hit of Italian Amaretti liqueur (I use Disaronno). And for a slightly more intense flavour and aroma, add a little extra almond extract. Either way, with their crisp shell and slightly gooey interior, you will find these cookies difficult to leave alone. The solution? Plan ahead and make a double batch…

amaretti-morbidi

When to share Amaretti Morbidi

Italian Amaretti Cookies are total heaven alongside a cup of coffee. But they also make a perfect foodie gift, whether for Valentines Day, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Christmas. They also make perfect ‘comfort’ cookies.

Why not give them a try? They are really easy to make, so no excuses are needed… And if you do make them, let me know! I’d love to hear how you like them. Pop a comment below or tag me on social media. You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. Come follow me! Or subscribe using the box below for all the latest from Gluten Free Alchemist.

soft-amaretti-cookies

love these Italian Amaretti cookies? you’ll love my other nutty cookie recipes Too :

  • Soft Nutty Cookie Mounds
  • Gluten Free Lebkuchen Cookies
  • Baci Di Dama (Ladies Kisses)
  • Melt-In-The-Mouth Hazelnut Biscuits
  • Nutella Thumbprint Cookies
  • Blackcurrant & Dark Chocolate Macaron
  • Raspberry & White Chocolate Macaron
  • Pistachio & Vanilla Shortbread
  • And for ALL the gluten free biscuits, why not explore our Cookies & Biscuits Index?

For everything else, we now have an amazing pictorial Gluten Free Recipe Index for you to browse and be inspired.

soft-amaretti-cookies
Print Recipe
4.7 from 10 votes

Soft Italian Amaretti Cookies (gluten free; dairy free)

A traditional soft Italian Amaretti cookie recipe. Delicious, almond-infused cookies which are naturally gluten and dairy free. Made with ground almonds, they have an almost marzipan quality to them. Perfect with a cheeky cup of coffee.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Biscuits & Cookies, Dinner Party, Sweet Treats, Tea Time
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Italian
Keyword: almonds, amaretti
Servings: 20
Calories per serving: 101.2kcal
Author: Gluten Free Alchemist – Kate Dowse

Key equipment

  • Oven
  • baking trays
  • baking paper
  • Kitchen scales
  • measuring spoons
  • large mixing bowl
  • electric whisk
  • large mixing spoon
  • 2 shallow bowls
  • food gloves (optional)
  • wire cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites (approx 70g)
  • 190 g ground almonds (almond meal)
  • 170 g caster sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 20 ml Amaretti liqueur and/or ½ teaspoon almond extract

To Coat

  • 2½ tbsp caster sugar
  • 2½ tbsp icing sugar
Metric – US Customary

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 170 C/325 F/Gas 3. Line a couple of baking trays with baking paper.
  • In a large very clean bowl, whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks.
  • Fold in the almonds, sugar and vanilla.
  • Gently stir through the liqueur and/or almond extract. You should now have a very thick, sticky dough.
  • Tip the caster sugar and icing sugar for coating the cookies into two, separate shallow bowls.
  • Scoop out walnut-sized chunks of the dough using teaspoon and roll into balls using your hands (the mix is very sticky, so food gloves may be helpful).
  • Roll each ball as you make it in the caster sugar followed by the icing sugar and place on the baking tray, leaving a slight gap between them.
  • Very slightly squash the top of each ball with your finger.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp on the outside, but still quite pale in colour.
  • Leave to cool on the baking tray for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

* Note: nutritional information is an estimate & may vary according to portion size/ingredient variants.

Nutrition

Calories: 101.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.4g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 5.7mg | Potassium: 5.4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11.6g | Calcium: 19.9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Tried this recipe?Take a pic & tag @glutenfreealchemist on Instagram & Facebook (GFAlchemist1 : Twitter) ~ #glutenfreealchemist ~ I love seeing your posts x

© 2019-2021 Kate Dowse All Rights Reserved – Do not copy or re-publish this recipe or any part of this recipe on any other blog, on social media or in a publication without the express permission of Gluten Free Alchemist

Soft Italian Amaretti Cookies shared with :

  • Meatless Monday with Confessions of a Mother Runner and A Whisk and Two Wands
  • What’s for Dinner with The Lazy Gastronome

This post was originally published on 9th February 2018 and updated on 3rd February 2020

Previously shared (2018) with : Cook Blog Share with Easy Peasy Foodie; Inheritance Recipes with Coffee & Vanilla and Pebble Soup; Cook Once Eat Twice with Searching for Spice; Free From Fridays with Free From Farmhouse; Brilliant Blog Posts with Honest Mum; Fiesta Friday #210 with Angie

Tweet
Pin65
Share133
Yum
Flip
Share
Share
198 Shares


62 Comments

This page may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and go on to buy the product recommended, I will get a very small commission. You will not however be charged any more than if you went direct to the site. 

I will only ever recommend products that I actually have in my kitchen or would buy myself. 

Please note that where a recipe contains alcohol, it is NOT suitable for children. Always drink and use alcohol responsibly. For more information, see the Drink Aware website.

Previous Post: « Raw ‘Fudge’ with Chocolate & Raspberry
Next Post: Chocolate Avocado Mousse – 3 ingredients to Healthier Decadence »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jacqui – Recipes Made Easy:Only Crumbs Remain says

    10/02/2020 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    What a lovely recipe and a lovely way to remember your mother. Pancreatic cancer is such a horrible disease which i lost my father to. We had a whole 3 months between diagnosis and death still far too quick and like your mother the other symptoms were there. That was 12 years ago and I still miss him but I remember him whenever I’m baking he was a Master Baker so he lives on in my memories, through my inherited love baking.

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      12/02/2020 at 8:12 am

      Thank you Jacqui. I am so sorry to hear that you lost your father to the same disease. Food and the foodie memories passed down to us by our parents are so strong and powerful. I think the nurture they convey is also so significant. It’s wonderful to take on that legacy x

      Reply
  2. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    09/02/2020 at 3:33 pm

    Thanks for sharing at last week’s What’s for Dinner party – hope to see you there again this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      12/02/2020 at 8:12 am

      You’re welcome Helen x

      Reply
  3. Jenny Walters says

    09/02/2020 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    What a wonderful tribute to such an inspiring lady. It sounds like her love still surrounds you all through her foodie legacy. That is exactly what I try to do with my children. The idea that they can still feel my love when I am no longer here is important to me. It lasts a lifetime and how amazing if it carries on through the generations. A true gift.
    I’m so sorry that you lost her so early. Sending love.
    Thank you so much for linking up these beautiful Italian Cookies to #BakingCrumbs

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      12/02/2020 at 8:14 am

      Thank you for your kind words Jenny.
      The foodie legacy is such a powerful thing and the nurture and love it conveys are so important when someone is lost. I am very lucky to have had that x

      Reply
  4. Lou | Crumbs and Corkscrews says

    07/02/2020 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    So sad, but also so lovely that your recipe is in memory of your Mum. I have a lot of recipes that hold memories of my Dad and my Granny, when I bake them it brings smiles and tears, but keeps them with me. Sending hugs! Thank you for sharing #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      12/02/2020 at 8:16 am

      Thank you so much Lou.
      Those food memories can be so powerful yet so cathartic. Such a great way to remember x

      Reply
  5. Rebecca - Glutarama says

    06/02/2020 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    Such a sad and yet heart warming post, Cancer is horrific for anyone to go through and takes no prisoners. That said, its so lovely to think this recipe is in memory of you mum, so many recipes hold memories for us, it’s important to keep them alive.

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      12/02/2020 at 8:17 am

      Thank you lovely. I love that those recipes and the food we eat still give that connection long after someone has been lost x

      Reply
  6. Helen @ family-friends-food.com says

    04/02/2020 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    These look fabulous. I love anything almondy and my daughter is huge fan of marzipan so I know they will be a big hit here! So happy to find these via #cookblogshare 🙂

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      12/02/2020 at 8:17 am

      Thank you Helen. You are so welcome. Enjoy x

      Reply
  7. Sarah says

    03/02/2020 at 7:06 pm

    These look simply delicious!
    Thank you for linking up with us and sharing, gives me a reason to pick up more amaretto. 😉

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      12/02/2020 at 8:18 am

      Thank you. I hope you enjoy them x

      Reply
  8. Deborah Brooks says

    03/02/2020 at 1:38 pm

    These look easy and delicious! I love Amarretto in desserts. Thanks for linking up for Meatless Monday. Hope you will check out the other recipes as well

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      12/02/2020 at 8:18 am

      Thanks Deborah. They are so easy to make…. but way too delicious! x

      Reply
  9. Shaheen says

    25/02/2018 at 8:57 am

    Kate, forgive me for the delay – I have not been blogging much recently, so am slow at coming by these days. I am ever so sorry to learn of your mother passing away. January has been a terrible month in our home too, with loss of a dear close friend. My heartfelt wishes and warmest of thoughts are with you during this hard time. We are left with memories and your talking of your Italian heritage and sharing these delightful light cookies is a great way to honour your mother for years to come x

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      25/02/2018 at 3:18 pm

      Oh Shaheen, I am sorry to hear of your loss too. Bereavement has a knack of pulling the rug from under the feet and motivation is hard to find here too!
      Thank you for your kind words….. I am so far behind on visiting blogs too! I hope you feel better soon x

      Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    20/02/2018 at 11:01 pm

    I am so sorry or your loss. I have also lost both my parents to cancer and like you I do worry when there seems to be something wrong.
    Your Amaretti Cookies sounds absolutely divine! And you make them sound so easy! Take care! x

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      25/02/2018 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words. Cancer is a terrible lottery it seems, but when it strikes twice and leaves us 'orphaned' it becomes particularly scary xx

      Reply
  11. Margot says

    12/02/2018 at 10:11 pm

    Kate, I'm very sorry to hear about your mum! �� And thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to her Italian roots with the Inheritance Recipes.

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      18/02/2018 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you Margot. My pleasure x

      Reply
  12. Alida says

    12/02/2018 at 9:02 pm

    Dear Kate, I am really sorry to hear that your mum has passed away and so suddendly too. I can only imagine how hard it must be for you right now. Your mum left you with some lovely memories and an Italian heritage and I can see that, your amaretti here look incredible and so are (once again) your fabulous pictures.
    Take care Kate, time will heal the wounds and if you want to talk about Italian things or just have a coffee perhaps we could meet up one day. I live in Tunbridge Wells not too far from you (I think).
    Lots of love xx

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      18/02/2018 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you Alida for your kind words. I am proud of my Italian roots and the food that comes with it and I will try to ensure I pass that down to my daughter.
      It would be lovely to meet up some time. Tunbridge Wells is really near, so we should definitely make a plan x

      Reply
  13. Patrick Looney says

    12/02/2018 at 3:02 pm

    Im so sorry about the rough start to the year!

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      12/02/2018 at 7:09 pm

      Thank you Patrick. I am hoping things will improve x

      Reply
  14. Karen Booth says

    12/02/2018 at 1:26 pm

    Kate, my heart goes out to you and I am sending my deepest condolences to you and your family, what a truly sad start to 2018; the end of 2016 was the same for me, when just before Christmas, I lost my dad, so I know how it feels. Please take time to grieve, and also, be sure to talk about your mum, in order to keep her memory alive, it helped me. May happy memories of your life with her and all she did for you sustain you through the sad times…..much love being sent to you, Karen xxx

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      12/02/2018 at 7:08 pm

      Thank you Karen for your kind words and thoughts. They are much appreciated x

      Reply
  15. Eb Gargano says

    11/02/2018 at 5:05 pm

    Oh Kate – what a lot you've been through. Your poor thing. It's sad to lose anyone…but to lose your mum so quickly and suddenly to such a nasty disease must have been especially horrible. But what a lovey tribute to her, these amaretti look amazing…and we can be sure that your mum's cooking legacy will continue to live on in all your wonderful bakes…and Miss GF's too!! And thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare. Eb x

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      11/02/2018 at 5:21 pm

      Thank you Eb. I think it was the speed of the deterioration that was most shocking and quite surreal. With terminal cancer you always think that you have at least a few weeks, so this has left us quite dazed.
      The family food legacy will definitely stay with us though and I am sure will bring us much comfort x

      Reply
  16. Angela Entwistle says

    11/02/2018 at 1:25 pm

    I'm so sorry to hear of your Mum's passing Kate.
    What a lovely tribute to her, they look absolutely divine and given that you describe them as having marzipan qualities I am imagining them to be very very moreish. You've done her memory proud 🙂
    Take care lovely,
    Angela xx

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      11/02/2018 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you for your kind words Angela. I hope Mum would be proud. Either way, the cookies are definitely very very moreish x

      Reply
  17. Kat BakingExplorer says

    11/02/2018 at 12:40 pm

    I'm so sorry for your loss Kate, I hope that making these beautiful cookies in memory of your mum has helped with the grieving process. Baking can be great therapy. Sending lots of love!

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      11/02/2018 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you Kat. Baking is definitely great therapy….. I may end up putting on a lot of weight! x

      Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    11/02/2018 at 6:24 am

    I am so sorry again for your loss, Kate.
    These cookies look awesome! Thanks for sharing at FF party!

    Hugs,
    Jhuls

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      11/02/2018 at 5:12 pm

      Thank you Jhuls x

      Reply
  19. Life Diet Heatlh says

    11/02/2018 at 12:20 am

    Kate what a lovely post in memory of your mother. I wish you greater strength and happiness with each day. These cookies both look and sound absolutely perfect and sharing them in this way will make your memories live on. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your story at Fiesta Friday. Thanks also for the tags on FB & Insta! Hugs to you x

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      11/02/2018 at 5:12 pm

      Thank you. You're welcome. Food inheritance is an absolute privilege x

      Reply
  20. Vicki Montague says

    10/02/2018 at 9:16 am

    Wow reading this I now understand how you got your incredible talent for baking which you now share selflessly here. Your mum would be so proud if you sharing this recipe. I’d love to see more Italian recipes! You’ve been through a lot so take your time to take stock. Look at what’s important in your life and do more of it. I’m thinking of you a lot…I know that doesn’t help you but tell me if there is something I can do to help. Off to share this fab recipe xxx

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      04/03/2018 at 3:05 pm

      Thank you Vicki! Not sure how I missed this comment! I've only just seen it….. I do so appreciate your support lovely. Thank you xx

      Reply
  21. Dc says

    10/02/2018 at 7:54 am

    My sister was very ill when she returned here to live, from Turkey. Pancreatic cancer, massive operation, loads of chemo, so far, she is doing well. So sorry about your mum, horrible disease. Made me look up the symptoms as well. Take care my dear.

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 10:06 am

      Oh goodness DC. That sounds awful. I wish your sister a safe recovery and hope she continues to do well. x

      Reply
  22. Johanna GGG says

    10/02/2018 at 4:44 am

    So sorry to hear about the death of your mother. My warm wishes and thoughts are with you during these difficult times – the world must feel quite different without both parents about. I love hearing about your Italian heritage and your happy memories of baking and feeding – am sure you will keep baking and remembering your mother for a long time. These biscuits sound wonderful.

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 10:05 am

      Thanks for your kindness Johanna. It does feel rather strange being 'orphaned'…. even at my age. Parents are always so quick to offer care and advice and whether you want to hear the advice or not, when it is not there, it is missed! At least there are precious memories x

      Reply
  23. Laura K says

    09/02/2018 at 9:21 pm

    What a beautiful tribute. Sending love.

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 10:03 am

      Thanks Laura x

      Reply
  24. Katie says

    09/02/2018 at 7:47 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Baking is a lovely way to remember the happy memories.

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 10:03 am

      Thank You Katie. x

      Reply
  25. REBECCA SMITH - Glutarama says

    09/02/2018 at 6:48 pm

    I used to love these so I'm going to attempt them with aquafaba and honour the memory of your mum…this is a touching piece you've written here Kate and I'm all for passing on knowledge that could help others, god forbid they should ever be concerned about themselves or a loved one. Keep baking mum's recipes, it's wonderful therapy and eating the product brings the family together….all my love darling xxx

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 10:02 am

      Thank you Rebecca. Baking is wonderfully therapeutic, especially when it connects you to those you have lost.
      It's funny….. I was wondering as I made them how they might work with Aqua Faba. You'll have to let me know x

      Reply
  26. Recipes Made Easy says

    09/02/2018 at 6:00 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I lost my father to Pancreatic cancer 10 years ago and had just 10 weeks from diagnosis to his passing and loss my mother many more years ago within a couple of weeks of being taken ill with something altogether different but it does mean I have some idea of what you have gone . Loosing someone you love so quickly is so very hard.

    I think this blog post is beautiful and a fitting tribute to your mother and your Italian roots. I am sure she would be very proud.

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 10:00 am

      Thanks for your kind words and thoughts Jacqui. The speed of the loss has felt quite surreal and has left many things unsaid. But I hope she would be proud of my cookies and I know that she would have enjoyed eating them x

      Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    09/02/2018 at 5:13 pm

    Oh Kate, how terribly sad and what an awful time for you. My heart goes out to you. I've never made cookies like these and I never had the pleasure of knowing your mum but I will make these this half term and will think happy thoughts of her. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Helen x

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 9:27 am

      Thank you for your kind words Helen. They are lovely and very moreish cookies and indeed a fitting tribute. Enjoy x

      Reply
  28. Corina Blum says

    09/02/2018 at 4:48 pm

    I'm so so sorry to hear about your loss Kate. Sending you lots of hugs. At the same time it's lovely to see these beautiful cookies as a tribute to your mum and your Italian roots. Thank you so much for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice xxx

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 9:14 am

      Thanks Corina. Received!
      The cookies seemed the right thing to make and were so yummy they needed to be shared x

      Reply
  29. Monika Dabrowski says

    09/02/2018 at 4:24 pm

    Glad to see you do what you love after your ordeal. I mentioned in a comment on Facebook that my own mum died from the same nasty disease so I know what you went through especially near the end. You made your mum proud with these cookies, they look awesome:)

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 9:12 am

      Thank you Monika. I am sorry to hear that you too have experienced the horridness of this disease. The cookies were very comforting x

      Reply
  30. Emma amoscato says

    09/02/2018 at 3:49 pm

    I didn't know you had Italian heritage! I'm sure you must get your love and talent for baking from your mum and going back to your roots. It's lovely to have so many happy memories of time spent with her. Sending lots of love to you and your family. These look stunning and would be worthy of any delicatessen xx

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 9:03 am

      Thank You Emma. Yes…. the Italian heritage has always felt very important despite being UK born and bred. I think Mum was always proud to have passed her love of cooking on, although was often bemused by some of our new fangled ingredients! x

      Reply
  31. Michelle Frank says

    09/02/2018 at 3:37 pm

    I adore amaretti cookies because of that wonderful almond flavor. These look absolutely delicious! But more importantly, what a beautiful tribute to your Mum, Kate, and I'm heartily sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. I hope that this year brings inner healing and much love and support from your family and friends.

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      10/02/2018 at 8:59 am

      Thank You Michelle for your kind words. I am certainly hoping that the year improves and that we can all move forward with our precious memories. x

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Connect & Follow

  • Bloglovin
  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

About Me

Welcome to Gluten Free Alchemist.
I’m Kate – gluten free recipe developer, traveller, photographer, blogger and mum to a Coeliac teenager… living Coeliac life without limits.
Join our family journey as I share recipe and travel adventures and as we support each other in overcoming life’s Coeliac hurdles. Read More…

CONTACT Gluten Free Alchemist

Looking For Something? Click For Index

gluten-free-recipes-index

Categories

Instagram

Who loves a pancake stack? With Pancake Day next m Who loves a pancake stack? With Pancake Day next month, I’ve been working on some new recipes for BLENDER PANCAKES. 
These amazing American Style Pancakes are super-easy and super-healthy. Made in my #gifted @promixx #miixrx7 I literally threw everything in the blender, whizzed and cooked! 
These protein pancakes also have some fruit blended into the batter for a fruity twist.. Although you can make them without if you prefer. I’ve tried everything from mango 🥭 , blueberry 🫐 and strawberry 🍓... to cherry 🍒 and pineapple 🍍. All delicious. 
You can even pop some unblended fruit into the batter just before it hits the pan for little extra bites of fruitiness. 
Who wants the recipe? 🤔
I’ve popped it on the blog with all the tips for perfect Blender Pancakes and how to make them just how YOU want them xxx 😘 
Link in bio ➡️➡️➡️
#pancakestack #blenderpancakes #smoothiepancakes #proteinpancakes #glutenfree #optionaldairyfree #glutenfreealchemist #coeliacfriendly #easypancakes #pancakeday #fruitpancakes #perfectpancakes #breakfast #brunch #feedfeed #feedfeedglutenfree #huffposttaste #foodblogfeed #foodblogger #instapancakes #britainsbesthomecooks_ #glutenfreeuk #forkyeah #pancakeporn #buzzfeast #droolclub #damnthatsdelish #cookblogshare 
@foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed @thefeedfeed.glutenfree @britainsbesthomecooks_ @huffposttaste
The forced rhubarb has arrived from up North! What The forced rhubarb has arrived from up North! What shall I make?
I managed to get some at our local @stainesfarmshop this morning. It’s looking amazing 🤩 
#rhubarb #forcedrhubarb #stainesfarmshop #whitstablelife #foodie #cookwithrhubarb #forkyeah #glutenfreealchemist #glutenfree #vegetableporn #coeliacsafe #fruitandveg #glutenfreelife #whatshallibake #whatshallicook #ingredientsmatter #earlyrhubarb #bakewithrhubarb #pinkrhubarb #cookblogshare
What are you baking this weekend? I’m debating What are you baking this weekend? 
I’m debating a perfectly moist COFFEE & WALNUT Cake. Intense with coffee, rich with walnut, this is one of my most popular recipes. 😁 Made and loved by many, it has done me proud. Swipe ➡️ to see the glorious sponge hidden within the perfectly rich coffee butter cream coating. 🤎
Not all coffee & walnut cakes are created equal. This one is not just a coffee cake topped with walnuts. It has a sponge which incorporates ground walnuts as well as a serious infusion of espresso. And... of course... it is gluten free too. 
Whether Coeliac or not, cake should be luxury... a decadent treat that makes us happy☀️
This cake is worth the calories... so if you need happiness this weekend, grab a bowl and whisk and bake! 
To make it easy to find the recipe, I’ve moved the link to the top of my lnk.bio. ♥️ 
If you make it let me know. Have a great weekend either way xxx
#coffeewalnut #glutenfreecake #coffeeandwalnutcake #bestcake #coeliacsafe #glutenfreealchemist #glutenfree #cakeporn #cakesofinstagram #bakersgonnabake #forkyeah #feedfeed #foodblogfeed #britainsbesthomecooks_ #huffposttaste #buzzfeedfood #cookblogshare #damnthatsdelish #bakedfromscratch #droolclub #thebakefeed #foodheaven #singluten #glutenfreeuk #senzaglutine #cakecakecake #glutenfreetreats #coffeelover #feedfeedglutenfree 
@thefeedfeed @thefeedfeed.glutenfree @foodblogfeed @huffposttaste @britainsbesthomecooks_ @buzzfeedfood
Remember that snow-white Angel Food Cake? It makes Remember that snow-white Angel Food Cake? It makes AMAZING trifle too! 
ANGEL 👼 Trifle! Sent from heaven with some yummy fruity red strawberries 🍓 ... some juicy sweet blueberries. 🫐... a good dousing of  boozy Cointreau Orange 🍊 liqueur and sumptuously decadent layers of vanilla custard and softly whipped cream. 
Oooohhhh... I’ve gone all Nigella 😂
Beautiful and delicious ♥️
#trifle #angelfoodcake #angeltrifle #strawberrytrifle #dessert #dessertstagram #forkyeah #feedfeed #glutenfreealchemist #glutenfreeuk #dessertporn #glutenfree #huffposttaste #foodblogfeed #britainsbesthomecooks_ #coeliacsafe #buzzfeedfood #droolclub #damnthatsdelish #foodie #foodiegram #singluten #senzaglutine #glutenfrei #eeeeeats #triflelover #foodbloggers #glutenfreeblogger 
@thefeedfeed @foodblogfeed @britainsbesthomecooks_ @huffposttaste @buzzfeedfood
White Chocolate Creme Brûlée with hidden Berries White Chocolate Creme Brûlée with hidden Berries 🍓 
It looks like it should be complicated. But it’s actually a really easy dessert. It’s super-delicious and is naturally flourless and gluten free... which makes it one of the best desserts if you are Coeliac. Ideal for any occasion too...
I’ve just updated my blog post with a new recipe card and lots of tips for getting it right.
I reckon it may also be the perfect treat for a cosy lockdown Valentines dinner too ♥️🍓♥️🍓♥️ 
Grab the recipe on the blog... as always, clink lnk.bio for a fast track to making heaven xx 😘 
#cremebrulee #whitechocolatecremebrulee #strawberrycremebrulee #berrycremebrulee #easydessert #valentinesdessert #glutenfree #flourless #glutenfreedessert #coeliacsafe #glutenfreeuk #dessertporn #dessertsofinstagram #britainsbesthomecooks_ #feedfeed #foodblogfeed #huffposttaste #dessertstagram #glutenfreealchemist #cookblogshare #forkyeah #homecooking #worldsgreatesthomecooks #singluten #senzaglutine #glutenmentes #eeeeeats #custardperfection 
@foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed @huffposttaste @britainsbesthomecooks_ @worldsgreatesthomecooks
Pancakes? Oh yes! Piled high and topped with juicy Pancakes? Oh yes! Piled high and topped with juicy fruit and drizzled in chocolate sauce.... Super-simple. Utterly delicious. 
Who wants the recipe? 
I’ve been having a total pancake fest recently... I am OBSESSED 
😍 😬😑🤭🤗
These yummy cakes are packed full of protein and are super healthy ♥️ 
(Well... maybe not the chocolate sauce, but needs must 😂)  #pancakes #pancakeday #pancakesforbreakfast #proteinpancakes #pancakestack #pancakesofinstagram #foodie #foodstagram #glutenfree #glutenfreealchemist #singluten #senzagluten #glutenfrei #coeliacsafe #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodblogger #foodblogfeed #glutenfreeuk #huffposttaste #feedfeed #droolclub #buzzfeedfood #damnthatsdelish #foodporn #glutenfreedairyfree #buzzfeedfood #foodphotography #deliciousandnutritious 
@foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed @buzzfeedfood @huffposttaste @britainsbesthomecooks_
Load More… Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

  • Blender Pancakes – Easy Protein Pancakes with or without fruit
  • White Chocolate Crème Brûlée with Berries
  • Raspberry & Lemon Drizzle Bundt Cake – Gluten Free
Foodies100 Index of UK Food Blogs
my foodgawker gallery

CeliacDisease.org

”Top

Don't miss a thing. Sign up here to get recipes and extras from Gluten Free Alchemist straight into your inbox...

Footer

You might also like

Pizza Hearts – gluten free

Green Bean & Caramelised Onion Chutney

pastry-pizza-tart

Easy Pastry Pizza + How to make it… YOUR way.

healthy-chocolate-granola

Healthy Chocolate Granola with Cherry, Pear and Pecan

Brown Bread Rolls or Loaves using Doves Farm GF Brown Bread Flour – gluten free

Copyright © 2021 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2021 Gluten Free Alchemist · Divine Theme built on the Genesis Framework · powered by WordPress ·