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Ingredients
- One 8 oz. can almond paste
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 36 red or green candied cherries or whole almonds
Details
Servings 36
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 deg. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or foil.
In a food processor or the large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the almond paste and sugar. Process or beat until blended. Add the egg whites and process or beat until very smooth.
Scoop up 1 tablespoon of the batter and lightly roll it into a ball. Dampen your fingertips with cool water if necessary to prevent sticking. Place on a prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining batter, placing the balls about 1 inch apart ont he baking sheets. Push a candied cherry or almond into the top of each cookie.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned. Let cool briefly on the baking sheets. With a thin metal spatula, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Store the cookies in airtight containers.
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