Best 10 Sesame Almond Macaroons Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where the delightful sesame almond macaroons await your taste buds. These enchanting treats, often adorned with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, are renowned for their captivating blend of nutty sweetness and aromatic crunch. As you embark on this culinary journey, we present a comprehensive guide to assist you in creating these delectable morsels. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will equip you with the knowledge and techniques required to craft perfect sesame almond macaroons that will tantalize your senses and impress your loved ones. Let's dive into the world of flavors and aromas, and discover the secrets to creating these irresistible treats.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SESAME-ALMOND MACAROONS



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Provided by Jean Thiel Kelley

Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Almond     Sesame     Bon Appétit     Pasadena     California     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds (about 3 ounces)
1 7-ounce package almond paste, broken into small pieces
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Sprinkle sesame seeds on large baking sheet. Place in oven; toast until light golden, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with foil. Butter and flour foil. Using electric mixer, beat almond paste and sugar until only very small pieces of almond paste remain. Add egg whites and mix on high speed until mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Mix in sesame seeds. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake cookies until puffed, pale golden and edges begin to brown, about 14 minutes. Transfer foil with cookies to rack and cool completely. Carefully peel cookies from foil. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store in airtight containers.)

ALMOND MACAROONS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 30m

Yield About 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 whites of extra large eggs
1 1/2 cups unblanched almonds
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
10 almonds, blanched and sliced in vertical quarters

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine egg whites, unblanched almonds and sugar and grind, using fine blade of meat grinder or food processor. Mixture should be fairly thick and fine and should drop off spoon in a mass.
  • Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet, leaving 2 inches between them. Top each with slice of blanched almond.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, or until cookies turn pale brown. Remove from pan when cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 13 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ALMOND-LEMON MACAROONS (PASSOVER ALMENDRADOS)



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These delicious and easy to prepare macaroons were printed in the "New York Times" (March 2007) and adapted from "Dulce lo Vivas: La Reposteria Sefardi," ("Live Sweet: the Sefardi Bakery") by Ana Bensadón. The dough require overnight refrigeration.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups whole blanched almonds
30 almonds, for decoration
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 finely grated lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • Using a food processor equipped with a metal blade, grind 2 cups almonds very finely. Add 3/4 cup sugar, the egg and lemon zest, and pulse to make a cohesive dough. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick liner. Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
  • Pinching off pieces of dough about the size of a walnut, roll them first into balls, then into sugar. Gently press an almond point first into top of each cookie, so that half the almond can be seen. Arrange cookies one inch apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake until cookies have barest hint of color but still remain soft, 8 to 10 minutes. (Cookies must be soft when removed from oven to avoid excess hardening when they cool.) Cool completely, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 9.8, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 2.6

SESAME-ALMOND MACAROONS



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Easy to make...a new twist on a traditional recipe.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Almond Desserts

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

.563 cup sesame seeds
7 ounces almond paste, crumbled
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds onto a large baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes or until light gold, stirring occasionally. Let cool.
  • Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • With an electric mixer, beat almond paste and sugar until only very small pieces of the paste remain. Separate the eggs and add the egg whites and mix on high speed until mixture is smooth. Mix in sesame seeds.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake about 14 minutes or until cookies are puffed, pale golden and the edges begin to brown.
  • Transfer cookies on the parchment paper to a rack and cool completely. Carefully peel cookies from parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SESAME-ALMOND MACAROONS



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Easy to make...a new twist on a traditional recipe.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Almond Desserts

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

.563 cup sesame seeds
7 ounces almond paste, crumbled
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds onto a large baking sheet and bake about 20 minutes or until light gold, stirring occasionally. Let cool.
  • Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • With an electric mixer, beat almond paste and sugar until only very small pieces of the paste remain. Separate the eggs and add the egg whites and mix on high speed until mixture is smooth. Mix in sesame seeds.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake about 14 minutes or until cookies are puffed, pale golden and the edges begin to brown.
  • Transfer cookies on the parchment paper to a rack and cool completely. Carefully peel cookies from parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SIMPLEST ALMOND MACAROONS



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Make and share this Simplest Almond Macaroons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JenPo

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (8 ounce) can almond paste, broken up into small pieces
2 egg whites
1 1/4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place almond paste and sugar in food processor or mixing bowl. Mix or process until thoroughly combined. Add egg whites and mix until smooth dough forms.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets, about 1 inch apart and bake 18-20 minutes, or until golden. Cool completely on baking sheets.
  • Peel macaroons from paper when completely cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.5, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.4, Protein 0.8

ALMOND-SCENTED MACAROONS



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Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded sweetened coconut (about 6 ounces)
6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Dash of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 2 heavy large baking sheets. Combine all ingredients in large bowl; stir to blend well. Drop by scant tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart. Shape cookies into small mounds, about 1 inch in diameter. Press tops slightly to flatten. Bake until pale golden, about 8 minutes. Transfer each baking sheet to rack. Cook cookies on sheets 5 minutes. Using metal spatula, transfer cookies to racks and cool completely. (Can be prepared up to days ahead. Store at room temperature in airtight container.)

ALMOND MACAROONS



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This classic almond cookie is moist, soft, and chewy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces almond paste (about 5 1/2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
Pinch of coarse salt
1 large egg white
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put almond paste, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until crumbly, about 3 minutes. Add egg white and vanilla. Mix until smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Drop batter by tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. Place 2 almond slices on each mound of dough. Bake until cookies are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Just before serving, lightly dust cookies with sugar.

ALMOND MACAROONS



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These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up-everyone loves them! And they're so easy: With only six ingredients, you can whip them up at the last minute. -Deena Dillion, Ossian, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients until blended. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake 16-20 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Drizzle cookies with melted chocolate; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE ALMOND MACAROONS



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These chewy macaroons call for two favorite flavors, chocolate and almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
1 1/2 cups (about 6 1/4 ounces) medium-fine ground blanched almonds
1/2 teaspoon pure vegetable shortening
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place eggs in the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until egg whites are stiff. Then add sugar slowly, and continue beating until egg whites are very thick, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Beat in cocoa until combined. Stir in almonds, and mix until completely blended. The batter should be quite thick and sticky.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment. Dampen hands, and shape about 1 heaping teaspoonful of dough into a 1-inch ball. Pinch the ball with your fingers to form a teardrop shape, and place on prepared baking sheet. Continue process, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart, until all the dough is used.
  • Bake until cookies are slightly cracked, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool on sheet for several minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  • Combine shortening and melted chocolate. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate onto the flat side of a cooled cookie, and place another cookie on top. Press together gently so chocolate oozes out slightly. Return cookie to rack, and let chocolate harden. Repeat process with remaining cookies.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the macaroons bake evenly and prevent them from cracking.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites. Overbeaten egg whites will make the macaroons tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the macaroons. Overcooked macaroons will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the macaroons cool completely before storing them. This will help prevent them from sticking together.
  • Store the macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the macaroons for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Sesame almond macaroons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these macaroons a try!

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