Almond Paste Macaroons

60 minutes Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

657 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients


Almond paste
2	cups	almonds	blanched
1 1/2	cups	powdered sugar	sifted
1/4	cup	egg whites	unbeaten
2	teaspoons	almond extract

Cookies
1	x	almond paste	above
2	cups	sugar
1/4	teaspoon	salt
4	tablespoons	cake flour	sifted
2/3	cup	powdered sugar	sifted
2/3	cup	egg whites	unbeaten

Directions

For the Almond Paste, grind the almonds through the finest blade of a food chopper.

Then grind twice again. Mix in the powdered sugar.

Blend in the egg whites and almond extract.

Mold into a ball.

Place in a tightly covered container and refrigerate for at least 4 days to age.

Makes 1 pound.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Soften the almond paste with your hands and work in the sugar, salt, flour, powdered sugar and egg whites.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased wrapping paper placed on cookie sheets.

Pat the tops lightly with fingers dipped in cold water.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until set and delicately browned.

Remove from the paper.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 219g

Amount per Serving

Calories 657 0% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 241mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 161.0g	54%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 153.0g
Protein 7.0g	14%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	1%		Iron	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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