Chocolate Almond Macaroons (cookies) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These are great cookies! Full of flavor and irresistable. In Italy these are called Amaretti di Cioccolata . This is one of my favorite cookie recipies. Second only to the all mighty Pignoli Cookie! Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs almond paste |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/2 cup cocoa |
4 egg whites |
2 cups sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Break Almond Paste into pebble-like pieces Combine all ingredients EXCEPT ALMOND SLICES in electric mixer on low speed until blended.
2. Increase to medium speed and mix for 2 minutes.
3. The dough will be sticky.
4. Have a bowl of water close by to dip your fingers in to keep dough from sticking to your hands while rolling.
5. Roll dough into 1 inch balls Roll dough balls into almond slices Place balls on a parchment lined (I prefer Silpat) cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
6. Lightly flatten tops of cookies.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
8. Leave on parchment until completely cooled.
9. Remove with metal spatula.
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