Traditional Almond Cookies (Amaretti)
Yield: about 4 dozen cookies
3 c. slivered almonds, toasted
3 jumbo egg whites
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp. amaretto
Granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or grease & flour cookie sheet.
Place almonds in food processor or blender, cover & process till finely ground but not pastelike.
Beat egg whites on high speed in medium bowl till stiff. Stir in almonds, 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar & the powdered sugar. Stir in amaretto. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet, sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake 20-25 minutes or till brown.
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