Macaroons

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Macaroons

Recipe By : Cooking Live Show #CL8903
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cooking Live Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 pound canned almond paste
2/3 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 large egg whites

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and set rack at middle level in oven.

Break the almond paste into 1-inch pieces. In the bowl of a mixer,
combine almond paste, and sugars. With the paddle attachment, mix on
the slowest speed to crumble together, paste and sugars. Pour in the
egg whites in 3 to 4 additions, beating well between each addition.

Scrape down the bowl frequently as you are adding the egg whites.

If possible, leave time to pack the macaroon paste into a plastic
container and allow it to age overnight in the refrigerator before
baking.

Use a plain tube with a 1/2 to 3/4-inch opening (Ateco #7 or #8) to
pipe 3/4 to 1-inch macaroons on parchment or waxed paper lined cookie
trays. Leave 1-inch around each macaroon.

Moisten the surface of the macaroons with a wet towel and sprinkle
with granulated or confectioners' sugar. Bake immediately for 15
minutes to 20 minutes, until thet are well puffed and golden. Cool the
macaroons. When cool, remove them from paper by turning paper over and
moistening the back of the paper, then peel it off.

Yield: 34 cookies




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