French Macaroons Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
Servings48Cuisine
CourseMethod
DishInterest Group

Ingredients

 Raisin bran/Post 40% bran flakes2 Cup (32 tbs) (Preferably Post)
 Blanched almonds2 Cup (32 tbs), ground (Around 0.5 Pound)
 Confectioner's sugar2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs)
 Chopped citron1 Tablespoon
 Chopped candied orange peel1 Tablespoon
 Grated lemon rind1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Vanilla1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon
 Egg whites6

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 83 Calories from Fat 26

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3 g4.8%

Saturated Fat 0.24 g1.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 62.1 mg2.6%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g3.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.86 g3.4%

Sugars 7.4 g

Protein 4 g8.8%

Vitamin A 0.5% Vitamin C 1.3%

Calcium 1.6% Iron 2.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In a large bowl mix cereal, ground almonds, confectioners' sugar, citron, orange peel, lemon rind, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice, blending thoroughly.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks will form.
Fold in cereal-fruit mixture.
Shape into mounds with a tablespoon and place on heavy paper on baking sheet.
Bake in moderate oven (375°F.) 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from paper at once.
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