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Almond Macaroons

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Submitted by: vicki3680057

 

You just need 5 ingredients to make these crisp cookies-almond paste, sugar, salt, egg whites, and almond extract.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz.) can almond paste
  • 3/4 C. sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract

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Method

Break up and mash almond paste to soften; add other ingredients alternately and beat well. Line a cookie sheet with brown paper or foil. Squeeze small amounts of dough through a pastry tube or drop from a teaspoon 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet. Smooth tops with pastry brush moistened with water. Bake at 350 F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and puffed. Store in an airtight tin or freezer. Makes 40 to 50 macaroons.

 

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Number of Servings: 40-50

 

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