ITALIAN ALMOND MACAROONS

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This is a good recipe that's quick and easy. Pine nuts may be substituted for the slivered almonds in this chewy cookie.

Provided by JANDEE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces almond paste
6 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup sifted all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon extract
3 drops red food coloring
½ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the almond paste, egg whites and lemon extract until smooth. Sift together the white sugar and confectioners' sugar, then combine sugars with the flour and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture along with the food coloring of your choice. Drop by teaspoonfuls, two inches apart, onto the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle some nuts on top of each cookie.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are golden around the edges. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Store or freeze in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

Madison Dixon
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I've never been a big fan of macaroons, but these ones are really good. I especially love the coconut flavor.


Chali Amjad
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These macaroons are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


vania rzmz
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroons turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again using a different recipe.


Kamsi Iheuwa
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These macaroons are the perfect dessert to serve with a cup of coffee or tea.


Nishat Sultana
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I've tried a lot of macaroon recipes, but this one is by far the best. The macaroons are so light and fluffy, and the almond flavor is amazing.


Tanisha Smith
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These macaroons are a little too sweet for me, but my kids love them.


Raja Mallik
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I still enjoyed these macaroons. The almond flavor is really strong and the texture is perfect.


Atihar Memon
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These macaroons are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Kainat Asghar
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I've made these macaroons several times now and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Chika melody
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These macaroons are the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. I love the way the almond flavor pairs with the coconut.


Flayen Gamer
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I'm not a big fan of macaroons, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! These macaroons are really good.


Sakhawat Dhariwal
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These macaroons are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so light and fluffy, and the almond flavor is divine.


Brantley Amburn
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I've never made macaroons before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. I'll definitely be making these again.


Huzaifa Butt
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These macaroons are so delicious! I love the combination of almond and coconut.


S M SAHADIUL
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my macaroons didn't turn out as chewy as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Vincent Melody
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These macaroons were a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Rohulamin Rohulamin
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I've made these macaroons several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect dessert to bring to a potluck or bake sale.


SK tanoli
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I love how moist and chewy these macaroons are. The almond flavor is also very pronounced.


Dawn Pollydore
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These Italian almond macaroons were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.