Almond Macaroons # 3

Directions

1. 1
   Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil, cut to fit.
2. 2
   Soften the almond paste by kneading it with your hands for a few minutes, or break it into pieces, place it in the beaker of the food processor, and process for about 1 minute.
3. 3
   Slowly blend in the granulated sugar and egg whites; then add the confectioners' sugar, flour, and salt, and mix well.
4. 4
   To Form The Cookies: Either drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, or force through a cookie press, placing them about 1 1/2 inch apart.
5. 5
   Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
7. 7
   Bake for about 25 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from the oven, and lay the foil or parchment linings on a damp cloth, let cool, then peel off the macaroons.
9. 9
   FOR CHOCOLATE ALMOND MACAROONS: Add 1 1/2 ozs.
10. 10
    (1 1/2 squares)
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    About 40 cookies.