Almond Macaroons

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 275F.
2. 2
   In an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
3. 3
   Add the lemon zest.
4. 4
   Gradually add the sugar and beat until the whites are very stiff and shiny but not dry.
5. 5
   Fold in the ground almonds.
6. 6
   Cover 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray or grease them.
7. 7
   Using 2 teaspoons, take a heaping teaspoon of batter in one and scoop it off onto the baking sheet using the other teaspoon.
8. 8
   Place the cookies 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart.
9. 9
   Repeat with the rest of the dough.
10. 10
    Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cookies are firm and slightly brown.
11. 11
    Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing the cookies from the baking sheets to a rack.
12. 12
    When cool, store in an air-tight container.