Almond Macaroons cookie recipe

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Makes : about 20

Ingredients :

• 1 lb almond paste
• 2/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling cookies
• 5 oz egg whites (about 5 large)
• pinch of salt

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Using a marker, trace twenty 2 ½" circles on parchment; turn paper-marked side down.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the almond paste and sugar on medium-high until well combined.
4. Add the egg whites one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition. Add salt, and beat to combine.
5. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a plain, round 3/8" tip. Starting in the center of the circles, pipe meringue, working outward in a spiral pattern. Sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake until set and edges are beginning to brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, and transfer to a wire rack to cool.