French Macaroons

FROM THE KITCHEN OF: denise
SERVES: 10
TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes
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INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Quantity Unit
Unblanched Whole Almonds 3/4 Cups
Granulated Sugar 1 Cup
---plus some for sprinkling
Egg Whites 2 Large
Vanilla Extract 1 Tsp

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 325 F & grease and four a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
2) In a food processor finely grind almonds and sugar.
3) Add egg whites one at a time and vanilla; beat until a soft dough forms.
4) Spoon cookies onto the prepared baking sheet or use a pastry bag with a plain round tip. Use approx 2 tbs per cookie and leave 1.5 inches between them.
5) Using wet fingers gently moisten & flatten cookies; sprinkle tops with sugar.
6) Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown.
7) Cool on a wire rack to prevent bottoms from over-browning.

Notes:
Cookies may be used to create sandwiches using the filling of your choice- 1 tsp of jam or frosting works well.
For colored macaroons add 3-5 drops of food dye and remove cookies from the oven just before they begin to brown.