Chewy Almond Cookies (Macaroons) Recipe

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Chewy Almond Cookies (Macaroons)
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Ingredients:

  • 3 3/4 cups slivered almonds
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 24 slivered almonds

Directions:

  1. Process almonds in a food processor 9 minutes or until a paste forms, stopping to scrape down sides.
  2. Beat egg whites at medium speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  3. Combine almond paste, sugar, cardamom and cinnamon in a bowl, mixing with hands until blended.
  4. Add egg whites; knead by hand until smooth and doughlike consistency.
  5. Wet fingers with water, and shape dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie).
  6. Slightly flatten with thumb.
  7. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Top each with almond sliver pressed in lightly.
  9. Bake on middle rack of oven at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
  10. Remove cookies immediately to wire racks; cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4001.83 Kcal (16755 kJ)
Calories from fat 3198.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 355.44g 547%
Sodium 145.9mg 6%
Potassium 4438.95mg 94%
Total Carbs 137.67g 46%
Sugars 43.44g 174%
Dietary Fiber 67.14g 269%
Protein 142.05g 284%
Iron 20.1mg 112%
Calcium 1584.9mg 158%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 578.45 Kcal (2422 kJ)
Calories from fat 462.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.38g 547%
Sodium 21.09mg 6%
Potassium 641.64mg 94%
Total Carbs 19.9g 46%
Sugars 6.28g 174%
Dietary Fiber 9.71g 269%
Protein 20.53g 284%
Iron 2.9mg 112%
Calcium 229.1mg 158%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 108.9
    Points
  • 114
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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