Almond-Walnut Thumbprint Macaroons

1. 1

   Put the almonds in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until mostly powdered with a few crunchy bits remaining, about 15 pulses.

2. 2

   Transfer to a large bowl.

3. 3

   Put the walnuts in the food processor and pulse until mostly powdered.

4. 4

   Add the walnuts to the almonds.

5. 5

   Add the sugar, cardamom, egg and egg whites to the bowl and, using one hand, mix to combine.

6. 6

   Cover with a towel and let the mixture sit for at least 8 hours or overnight to dry out a bit.

7. 7

   Heat the oven to 325 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Pour rose water or 1 cup of water in a small shallow bowl.

9. 9

   Dampen your hands with the rose water and scoop up about a tablespoon of the dough at a time, pressing it into walnut-size balls.

10. 10

    Place the macaroons on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart and flatten them slightly.

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    Use your thumb to make a small indentation in the middle of each.

12. 12

    Transfer the baking sheets to the oven and cook for 15 minutes, then remove and put either 1/4 teaspoon of the raspberry jam or a pistachio in each thumbprint.

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    Rotate the pans and continue baking for 10 more minutes or until golden and firm.

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    Cool to room temperature on the baking sheets and serve or freeze.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.