Italian lemons are among the best in the world, and in limoncini, they provide a zestful flavor that is sure to please. This delicious cookie is available in an attractive gift tin. With their softness, they are a delicious moment of kindness. Excellent served with a dessert wine at the end of the meal or with a hot cup of tea for a snack with friends. Once the delicious soft amaretti cookies have been enjoyed, the tin makes an attractive kitchen container.
According to legend, the Cardinal of Milan made a surprise visit to the town of Saronno, near Milan in Italy, and two young lovers prepared the cookies in his honor. With only short notice of his visit, they had few ingredients to work with - just sugar, egg whites, and apricot kernels. So they baked these into small round macarons, which had a slight bittersweet taste that they called "Amaretti" (a little bitter in Italian) and wrapped them in elegant, colorful paper. They are gluten-free.
Nearly 300 years later, these same authentic amaretti cookies are produced today by descendants of the original family.
Net Wt. 6.35 Oz. / 180 G.
Product of Italy
