Amaretti Crisps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Spread the almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in the oven until lightly browned and fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from the oven; let cool.

4. 4

   Combine the almonds and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and grind to a fine powder.

5. 5

   Transfer to a medium bowl.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

7. 7

   Fold the egg whites into the almond mixture; fold in the almond extract.

8. 8

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

9. 9

   Transfer the almond mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip.

10. 10

    Pipe 20 2-inch rings onto the prepared sheet, about 1 inch apart.

11. 11

    Bake until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 25 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove from the oven, and immediately transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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