Italian Almond Kisses

By mitzzy

Italian Almond Kisses is an amazingly easy baked dessert which cannot just escape your guest's attention in any party. Try this delicious Italian Almond Kisses dish; I am sure you will get a huge fan following for this!

Ingredients

• 1 (8-oz.) can almond paste
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup sifted flour
• 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed candied fruit
• 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 1 (8-oz.) can almond paste, 1 cup sugar and 2 egg whites in a medium bowl and work together with fingers to form a smooth paste.
Still kneading, work in 1/4 cup sifted flour, then 14 cup confectioners sugar.
Finally knead in 1/2 cup finely chopped, mixed candied fruit.
Drop mixture by teaspoons onto a lightly greased baking sheet, placing cookies 2 inches apart.
Poke a few pieces of the 16 cup slivered blanched almonds into top of each cookie.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 300°.
Remove from cookie sheet immediately and cool on wire racks.