1 cup sugar, confectioners
1 cup almond paste
3 egg whites
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
Beat egg whites until stiff. Mix thoroughly with almond paste and
salt. Add sugar and beat thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto
slightly oiled baking sheet. Bake in moderate oven (375 F) about 15
minutes. Remove from oven. Set baking sheet on wet towel for a few
minutes. Remove macaroons with a wide spatula. The almond paste may
be made by pounding 2 1/2 cups shelled blanched almonds until a paste
is formed.
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Servings: 36 cookies
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We hope you enjoy this Almond Macaroons recipe.
