Chewy Almond Cookies Macaroons
Chewy yummy christmas cookies! Bring these to your next party!
Steps
Process almonds in a food processor 9 minutes or until a paste forms , stopping to scrape down sides.
Beat egg whites at medium speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Combine almond paste , sugar , cardamom and cinnamon in a bowl , mixing with hands until blended.
Add egg whites.
Knead by hand until smooth and doughlike consistency.
Wet fingers with water , and shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Slightly flatten with thumb.
Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Top each with almond sliver pressed in lightly.
Bake on middle rack of oven at 325 for 15-20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
Remove cookies immediately to wire racks.
Cool.
Ingredients
slivered almonds, egg whites, sugar, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon