French Almond Macaroons With Vanilla Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Egg whites2
 Granulated Sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Blanched almonds3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cornstarch1 Teaspoon
 Vanilla1/2 Teaspoon
 Slivered almonds6 Tablespoon

Directions

1. Whip egg whites until they hold stiff points.
2. Mix together the sugar, ground almonds and cornstarch thoroughly.
3. Fold them into the whipped whites, with the vanilla.
4. Place the mixture in a forcing bag with a 1/2 inch nozzle.
5. Pipe onto unglazed paper or baking parchment in 1 1/2 -inch rounds, piping from the center in circles.
6. Sprinkle with slivered almonds.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 325°F until firm and light fawn.
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