Italian Almond Macaroons

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This is a good recipe that's quick and easy. Pine nuts may be substituted for the slivered almonds in this chewy cookie.

Submitted by JANDEE
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 16 ounces almond paste

  • 6 egg whites

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • ½ cup sifted all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract

  • 3 drops red food coloring

  • ½ cup slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the almond paste, egg whites and lemon extract until smooth. Sift together the white sugar and confectioners' sugar, then combine sugars with the flour and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture along with the food coloring of your choice. Drop by teaspoonfuls, two inches apart, onto the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle some nuts on top of each cookie.

  3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are golden around the edges. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Store or freeze in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

83 Calories
3g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 83
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 46mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.