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Title

Amaretti (Macaroons)

Subject

blanched almonds

egg whites

superfine sugar

almond extract

Description

AMARETTI
(Macaroons)
(Third Place Winner, Italian Cookies)

2/3 cup blanched almonds
2 egg whites
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract


Grate almonds fine in food processor or
blender. Beat the egg whites until stiff
and add sugar gradually, beating con-
stantly. Add the almonds and the almond
extract. Drop by teaspoonsful onto a but-
tered baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake
at 300 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or
until cookies are brown. Yields 2 dozen.

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# Amaretti (Macaroons)

*Yields 2 dozen*

## Ingredients

- 2/3 cup blanched almonds
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract

## Instructions

1. Grate almonds fine in a food processor or blender.
2. Beat the egg whites until stiff.
3. Add sugar gradually, beating constantly.
4. Add the ground almonds and the almond extract; mix to combine.
5. Drop by teaspoonsful onto a buttered baking sheet, spacing cookies 1 1/2 inches apart.
6. Bake at 300°F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cookies are brown.

Creator

Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka

Source

RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project (eBay)

Date

1960s

Rights

Personal/Family

Format

Printed pamphlet page

Identifier

RCA0006-20260609-0268

Coverage

Oregon, US