Amaretti Cookies

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My dh loves amaretti, i haven't tried this recipe yet but hope it will be a favorite. It come from the joy of baking. After reading the review i added the choice of amaretto or almond extract.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees f and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Have ready a pastry bag fitted with a 1 / 2 inch plain.

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Using food processor: break the almond paste into small pieces and place in bowl of food processor , with the sugar.

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Pulse until the mixture is very fine.

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Add the egg whites in three additions , processing well after each addition.

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Then add extract or amaretto.

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Continue processing the dough until very smooth.

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Using electric mixer: break the almond paste into small pieces and place in bowl of electric mixer along with the sugar.

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Mix on low speed until very fine.

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Add the egg whites in three additions , mixing well after each addition.

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Continue mixing the dough until very smooth , about 3 to 4 minutes.

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Fill the pastry bag with the almond mixture.

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Pipe 1 1 / 2 inch mounds onto the parchment paper , spacing about 1 inch apart.

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After you have filled the baking sheet with cookie mounds , take a damp paper towel and lightly press the top of each .

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Ingredients

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almond paste, superfine sugar, egg whites, almond extract, granulated sugar