Almond Macaroons

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to A.J. Allred for sending us this humbling reminder:

If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create
the universe.

- Carl Sagan

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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These flourless little cookies will keep for several weeks in an
airtight container.

Almond Macaroons (Almendrados)

2 cups (500 ml) finely chopped blanched almonds
2 egg whites
1 cup (250 ml) sifted powdered (confectioner's) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) almond or vanilla extract

Toast the chopped nuts in a preheated 350F (180C) oven, stirring
occasionally, until lightly browned. Set aside. Beat the egg whites
with an electric beater until stiff. Add the sugar gradually while
beating, and beat for another 6 to 8 minutes. Fold in the chopped
almonds and extract. Place by spoonfuls on a lightly greased baking
sheet and bake at 350F (180C) until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
Makes about 3 dozen.
Received on Fri Oct 29 12:10:12 2004