Amaretti di Saronno (Italian: [amaˈretti di saˈrɔnno]) are a type of amaretto, a bitter-sweet flavored macaroon, traditional to the Italian city of Saronno.
The amaretti di Saronno are widely available commercially, most notably through the brand Lazzaroni.
A legend claims that in the early 18th century, a Milanese bishop or cardinal surprised the town of Saronno with a visit.
A young couple, residents of the town, welcomed him and paid tribute with an original confection: on the spur of the moment, they had baked biscuits made of sugar, egg whites, and crushed apricot kernels.
These so pleased the visiting bishop that he blessed the two with a happy and lifelong marriage, resulting in the preservation of the secret recipe over many generations.