MEXICAN CHOCOLATE MACAROONS

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Bet you can't eat just one! : )

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Chocolate

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz package semisweet baking chocolate, divided
2 1/4 c whole almonds, divided
3/4 c granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 egg whites (use large - extra large eggs)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease baking sheets; set aside.
  • 2. Place 5 squares chocolate in food processor; process until coarsely chopped. Add 1 3/4 cups almonds and the sugar; process using on/off pulsing action until mixture is finely ground. Add cinnamon, vanilla, egg whites; process just until mixture forms a moist dough.
  • 3. Form dough into 1-inch balls (dough will be sticky). Place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press 1 almond on top of each cookie.
  • 4. Bake 8-10 minutes or just until set. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets. Remove cookies to wire racks. Cool completly.
  • 5. Heat remaining 3 squares of chocolate in a small saucepan over very low heat until melted. Spoon chocolate into a small resealable plastic food storage bag. Cut small corner off bottom of bag with scissors. Drizzle chocolate over cookies.
  • 6. For long-term storage, allow cookies to stand until chocolate drizzle has hardened. Store in airtight containers.

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