PINE NUT ALMOND MACAROONS

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Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert

Yield 22 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup Marsala
3 tablespoons dried currants
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 large egg white
1/8 teaspoon (generous) almond extract
1 cup pine nuts (about 4 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line large cookie sheet with foil. Combine Marsala and currants in heavy small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until liquid evaporates about 5 minutes. Cool Finely grind almonds and 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts with sugar and flour in processor. Mix egg white with extract in medium bowl. Add to processor and blend until dough forms ball. Place dough in bowl. Mix in currants. Shape dough between palms into 3/4 inch diameter balls. Roll in 1 cup pine nuts to cover, pressing to adhere. Flatten each to 1 1/2 inch round. Space evenly on cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Remove cookies from foil using metal spatula and cool on rack. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature)

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