Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 oz. tube of almond paste
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • pinch of salt
  • Slivered almonds for sprinkling

Instruction

  • In a mixer place almond paste and blend on low until pea (or smaller) sized pieces form. Approx. 2 minutes
  • Add sugar slowly and blend on low until crumbs are smaller about 2 minutes
  • Add egg whites in three steps blending well after each addition
  • Mix on high speed for 4-5 minutes (set a timer, this step makes them fluffy after baking)
  • Fill a pastry bag with batter using a large round tip
  • Pipe cookies onto a parchment covered baking sheet.
  • Make them about 1 inch in size and place 1 inch apart.
  • Using a damp fingertip, smooth out the top.
  • Sprinkle with slivered almonds.
  • Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and edges begin to crack.
  • Cool completely on the cookie sheet.