ITALIAN ALMOND MACAROONS

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Categories     Cookies     Nut

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites
1 (16 oz.) package Bob's Mill finely ground Almond meal flour OR 1 lb. almonds very finely ground
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sliced almonds
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Beat egg whites until foamy in a large bowl. Stir in almond meal, sugar, extract and salt; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill. 2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Press almonds with your fingers to break into smaller pieces. Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch crescents and roll in almonds, place on baking sheets. 3. Bake for 20 minutes for softer or 30 minutes for firmer macaroons. Dust with powdered sugar.

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