These Amarena cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness! Filled with cherries, they make for the perfect cookie for many occasions! Get the recipe from Pina Bresciani below!
For the cookies:
- Butter, for greasing
- 16 ounces (454g) almonds (I used whole almonds with the peel)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 egg whites
- zest of 2 lemons
- 4 ounces (113g) amarena cherries, drained (I got mine at Cioffi’s in Vancouver, and they’re available online here)
For the icing:
- 1 cup (100g) icing sugar
- 1 tbsp plus 1/2 tsp whole milk
- 4 ounces (113g) semisweet chocolate
Written Directions: HERE

Sources:
- Main Image & Recipe: Pina Bresciani