Almond Macaroons

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 300F.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
3. 3
   Place the almond paste, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium speed until the mixture looks crumbly, about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the egg white and vanilla.
5. 5
   Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and thick, about 3 minutes more.
6. 6
   Drop 12 even tablespoons of batter about 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet; place 2 almond slices on each mound of dough.
7. 7
   Bake the cookies, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
8. 8
   Transfer the cookies to a wire rack; let cool completely.
9. 9
   Just before serving, lightly dust with confectioners sugar.