Italian Almond Kisses

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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.