Amaretti Orestano(Italian Macaroons)

1. 1

   Blanch almonds and place in warm oven 5 minutes to dry completely.

2. 2

   Chop almonds very fine until a powder.

3. 3

   Add sugar and mix well.

4. 4

   Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry and add to almonds and sugar.

5. 5

   Add almond extract and blend all together gently, but thoroughly.

6. 6

   Butter and flour a baking sheet and drop batter by spoonfuls.

7. 7

   Leave 1 inch between cookies.

8. 8

   Shape spoonfuls of batter into ovals.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

10. 10

    Let stand 2 hours and bake at 375u00b0 for 5 minutes or until delicately brown in color.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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