Saturday 20 November 2010

Amaretti Cookies

Ingredients

Blanched slivered almonds  - 3 cups
White sugar  - 1 1/2 cups
Egg whites  - 3
Almond extract  - 1 tsp

Method

1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

2.Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

3.Grind  almonds  finely, add the sugar and continue to process for another 15 seconds.

4.Finally, add egg whites and almond extract, continue to process until a smooth dough forms around the blade.

5.Using a tsp, place well rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.

6.Cookies should be at least 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

7.Cookies should be golden.

8.Allow cookies to cool completely on the paper before removing. Store in a dry place.

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