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Persian Almond Macaroons

A dessert of whites eggs and unblanched almonds, baked in the oven.

30 min · Serves 24 · Easy

Makes
24
cookies

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine egg whites, unblanched almonds and sugar and grind, using fine blade of meat grinder or food processor.

  2. 2

    Turn mixture into top of double boiler and heat over simmering water for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and slightly wet, similar to porridge.

    10 min
  3. 3

    .Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet, leaving 2 inches between them. Top each with slice of blanched almond.

  4. 4

    Bake for about 20 minutes, or until cookies turn pale brown. .Remove from pan when cool.

    20 min

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