Ingredients: |
Ingredients: One batch of DIY Almond Paste, prepared.
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup Almond flour
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tsp almond extract
powdered sugar, for dusting or pine nuts for topping
DIY Almond Paste:
1 3/4 cup almond flour
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg withe
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
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Directions: |
Directions:Make the almond paste: Combine almond flour and powdered sugar in the work bowl of a stand mixer. Mix to blend briefly, just to combine.
Add the egg white, salt and almond extract, mixing until the mixture comes together. If you are using immediately, leave in bowl and follow the cookie recipe. If you plan to use later, shape the paste into a log or round. Double wrap it in plastic and refrigerate until ready to use. Can be stored , tightly wrapped for up to a month in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 325º. Cover two baking sheets with parchment. In the bowl of a stand mixer, blend the almond paste, sugar, salt, and almond flour until the mixture is uniformly crumbly. Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing to make a smooth paste. Stir in the almond extract.
Scoop the dough by heaping tablespoons and roll in powdered sugar or top with pine nuts. Bake the cookies for 18-22 minutes, just until they're brown around the edges. let cool on pans. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 10 days |
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