Amaretti Recipe
Ingredients
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 pound blanched almonds, ground
1 cup sugar
Dash of salt
Confectioners' sugar
Directions
Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry, adding the almond extract toward the end.
Combine the almonds, sugar, and salt; fold in.
Drop by teaspoons onto a lightly buttered and floured cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar (put through a sieve).
Let stand uncovered at room temperature for 2 hours.
Bake in a 300° oven about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Combine the almonds, sugar, and salt; fold in.
Drop by teaspoons onto a lightly buttered and floured cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar (put through a sieve).
Let stand uncovered at room temperature for 2 hours.
Bake in a 300° oven about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.