GINGERBREAD MACAROONS

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The first time we made these ginger macaroons, we felt like they were missing something. Once we adjusted the spices and added a buttery molasses filling, we had ourselves a sandwich cookie we couldn't get enough of! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 egg whites
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup almond flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Place confectioners' sugar, almond flour and spices in a food processor. Cover and process until well blended., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in almond mixture in several additions., Place mixture in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe 1-in.-diameter cookies onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Let stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes or until a light crust forms., Bake at 325° for 10-14 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool completely on pans on wire racks., In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until light and fluffy. Spread over the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

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