Amaretti Cookies #4

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Title: Amaretti Cookies #4
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 24 servings

1 1/4 c Almonds
Blanched/lightly toasted
3/4 c Powdered sugar
2 ts All-purpose flour
2 lg Egg whites
1/3 c Granulated sugar
1 ts Grated lemon zest
1 ts Almond extract

In a food processor, grind the almonds to a powder by pulsing off and on
to keep the powder loose. Mix the almonds with the powdered sugar and
flour.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually beat in
the granulated sugar until stiff. Fold in the lemon zest and almond
extract. Pipe the mixture with a pastry bag using a round 1/4-inch tip
into 1 1/2-inch rounds onto baking sheets lined with lightly buttered waxed
paper or parchment. Bake in a preheated 275 degree oven for 1 hour,
checking to make sure the amaretti don't brown. Turn off the oven and let
the amaretti dry out for an additional hour--they should be very crisp.
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
: About 24 cookies COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9633

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