MACAROONS

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Provided by Sherry Yard

Categories     dessert

Time 1h42m

Yield about 2 dozen macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces confectioners' sugar
4 ounces almond meal
1/2 cup egg whites
Pinch cream of tartar
1 1/2 ounces granulated sugar
5 drops red food color, or desired color

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Sift together the powdered sugar and almond meal, directly into a medium size mixing bowl. Reserve.
  • Whip egg whites to a foam, add cream of tartar. Continue to whip to soft peaks and stream in the granulated sugar. Add drops of color. Continue to beat for 30 seconds.
  • Fold the meringue into the dry ingredients. Fill piping bag fitted with desired tip.
  • Pipe 1-inch rounds onto lightly greased sheet pans. Place in oven for 5 minutes turn and continue to bake for 7 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool. Fill with desired filling, such as raspberry jam.

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