Best-ever Almond Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Cream the almond paste and granulated sugar in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

3. 3

   Add the egg whites, vanilla, and almond extract and beat at medium speed until just blended.

4. 4

   Fit a pastry bag with a small (1/4- to 1/2-inch) plain tip and use a rubber spatula to fill the bag with the dough.

5. 5

   Pipe the cookies into 1 1/2-inch circles on the parchment.

6. 6

   Decorate each cookie with a whole almond or almond slivers before baking.

7. 7

   Bake for 1012 minutes, until golden brown.

8. 8

   Cool the cookies completely on the baking sheets.

9. 9

   Dust with confectioners sugar and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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