Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 8 ounces almond paste (cut into cubes)
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar (plus more for dusting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the almond paste, confectioners sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer and mix until crumbly, about 3 minutes.
  • Slowly add egg white and vanilla. Mix until smooth and thickened about 2 minutes.
  • Drop batter by tablespoons onto baking sheet spacing 2 inches apart. Place 3 almond slices on each mound of dough.
  • Bake until cookies are golden brown, 22 - 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool dust cookies with confectioners sugar.
  • Store any uneaten cookies covered for 3 days, longer in the refrigerator.