Almond Macaroons I
Basic almond macaroon cookies made with almond paste and sugar.
Ingredients
Almond paste and/or macaron paste
1 lb (500 g)
Granulated sugar
1 lb (500 g)
Egg whites
6 oz (190 g)
Instructions
1
Mixing
One-step method. First use a small amount of egg whites to soften the almond paste, then mix all ingredients together. If the mixture is too stiff to pipe, add a little more egg whites.
2
Shaping
Piping method. Use a plain round tip, pipe quarter-sized dollops of batter onto a silicone mat. Use a double baking sheet (nested pans) for even heat.
3
Baking
Bake at 350°F (175°C). Allow to cool completely before peeling off the mat. To release the macaroons more easily, flip the baking sheet over and brush a little water on the bottom of the pan.
