Amaretti of Valenza

Characteristic of many areas of Piedmont, handmade amaretti of Valenza date back to the end of the 19th century: since then, they have rapidly widespread with the supplies to the Italian Royal House. Very light biscuits (8-10 grams each), they are made with almonds, shelled apricot cores, and egg whites beaten until foamy. Once cooked and cooled, they are wrapped up in a special paper maintaining their softness.