GINGERBREAD AMARETTI COOKIES

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The classic Italian cookie gets a new gingerbread twist! Don't overbake-they should be slightly chewy. -Tina Zaccardi, Eastchester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) almond paste
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves
2 large egg whites, room temperature
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup pearl or coarse sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Crumble almond paste into a food processor; add sugar, baking cocoa and spices. Pulse until combined. Add egg whites and molasses; process until smooth., Drop by tablespoonfuls into pearl sugar; roll to coat. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.