Italian Almond Macaroons
Nutrition :
180 calories,
4 stars -
based on 358 reviews
Yield : 4 dozen
Ingredients
-
16 ounces almond paste6 egg whites1 cup white sugar1 cup confectioners sugar½ cup sifted all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt2 teaspoons lemon extract3 drops red food coloring½ cup slivered almonds
Directions
-
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.In a medium bowl, stir together the almond paste, egg whites and lemon extract until smooth. Sift together the white sugar and confectioners sugar, then combine sugars with the flour and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture along with the food coloring of your choice. Drop by teaspoonfuls, two inches apart, onto the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle some nuts on top of each cookie.Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are golden around the edges. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Store or freeze in an airtight container.
Recent Recipes
-
Calabacitas Guisada (Stewed Mexican Zucchini) November 10, 2020
-
Day Before Payday Kielbasa and Corn Hash November 10, 2020
-
Dressed Cucumber November 10, 2020
🍽 Yummy Recipes - 2021 🍽