Ingredients
1 package whole almonds with skin on
2 egg whites
2 tbsp cold water
2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup cinnamon
1 dash of salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Beat egg whites and cold water to a slight froth. Add almonds to egg
whites and soak to coat well, about 15 minutes. Drain almonds in a
colander (but don't let them dry out, they should be damp).
Sift together the powdered sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt, three
times. Coat the almonds iwth the cinnamon-sugar mixture. An easy way
to do this is to place the sifted cinnamon mixture into a small paper
bag and drop inthe almonds, a few at at ime, hold bag closed and
remove from bag with a slottted spoon, place on cookie sheet,
continuing until all almonds are coated.
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet, in a single layer and bake for 2
1/2 to 3 hours, taste for doneness but do not let them get too brown.
Assorted recipes from the Detroit News, entered by Diane Pahl
Servings: 999 servings
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