Italian Almond Macaroons Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 48

Yield: 4 dozen

Italian Almond Macaroons Recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces almond paste

6 egg whites

1 cup white sugar

1 cup confectioners' sugar

½ cup sifted all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons lemon extract

3 drops red food coloring

½ cup slivered almonds

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Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl stir together the almond paste egg whites and lemon extract until smooth. Sift together the white sugar and confectioners' sugar then combine sugars with the flour and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture along with the food coloring of your choice. Drop by teaspoonfuls two inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle some nuts on top of each cookie.

Step 3

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven until cookies are golden around the edges. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Store or freeze in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information

Italian Almond Macaroons Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 82.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.7g 3%

Carbohydrates: 12.4g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 6.7g

Fat: 3.2g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 0.3IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Folate: 9.8mcg 2%

Calcium: 19.6mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 16.1mg 6%

Potassium: 46.4mg 1%

Sodium: 20mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 28.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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