Amariette Cookies
Description
This is a cookie the Italian's make on festive occasions like weddings, or Christmas. For a festive touch, decorate the top of each cookie with a piece of candied cherry instead of the almond.
Ingredients
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7 egg whites
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2 1/2 cups white sugar
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2 pounds ground almonds
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2 tablespoons almond extract
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1 cup chopped almonds
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1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Beat egg whites and sugar until fluffy. Add the ground almond and almond extract, mixing well. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, roll in sugar and put a piece of almond or candied cherry on top.
3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) until firm. Bottom should be light brown.