Amaretti Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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   Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

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   Break the almond paste into small pieces and place in bowl of electric mixer along with the sugar.

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   Mix on low speed until very fine.

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   Add the egg whites in three additions, mix well after each addition.

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   Continue mixing the dough until very smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.

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   Place a tablespoon of dough on the cookie sheet (space them 1 inch apart).

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   Lightly press the top of each cookie to smooth out the surface.

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   Sprinkle a little sugar on top of each cookie.

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    Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cookies have risen, are a deep golden color and have tiny cracks.

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    Remove from the oven.

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    When cool gently peel cookies from parchment.

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    Note: If they stick to the parchment, turn the paper over, take a damp paper towel and gently wipe the bottom of the parchment paper to loosen the cookie.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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