Thursday, 19 July 2012

Almond Macaroons

1 - 8 oz can almond paste
2/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 egg whites
8 candied red cherries, cut into sixths


  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.  Lightly grease the foil; set aside.  In a large mixer bowl combine almond paste, powdered sugar, sugar and egg whites.  Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed till combined.  Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the mixing bowl often.
  • Place the dough in a decorating bag fitted with a large star tip.  Pipe rosettes 1 inch in diameter onto the prepared cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.  Or, drop dough from a teaspoon into 1 inch mounds on cookie sheet.  Place one candied cherry piece in the centre of each cookie.
  • Bake in a 325 oven for 15 to 20 minutes or till cookies just start to brown.  Cool completely on wire racks before removing from parchment or foil.  Cover tightly and store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week.  Makes about 45 cookies.

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