(Chocolate and Almond Macaroons)
These cookies are Sinful and Simple to make. Just make them and enjoy them without any guilt.
1 1/2 pounds of almond paste
that has been crumbled into pebble size
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup good quality cocoa powder for baking
4 large egg whites
2 cups sliced almonds (place in a separate bowl and set aside)
With your electric mixer on low speed, using the paddle beater, combine the almond paste, sugar, confectioners sugar, cocoa powder and the egg whites until blended. Turn the speed to medium and mix for 2 full minutes. This will make a sticky dough.
Using your hands roll dough into 1 inch balls. Roll the balls in the bowl with the sliced almonds to completely coat with the almonds.
Place the cookies 2 inches apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Using your fingers, slightly flatten the top of the cookies.
Tip: Dampen your hands before handling the dough. It will help to keep the dough from sticking too much on your hands.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
When done let cool on the cookie sheets.
When cookies are completely cool, use a metal spatula gently loosen the cookies from the parchment paper.
Store the cookies in an air tight container.
Makes about 50 cookies.
Your only question should be: Is the coffee ready?
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