Amaretti

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly grease 3 cookie sheets.
2. 2
   Process almonds and sugar in food processor or blender, until finely ground.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites in a large bowl with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
4. 4
   Beat in extract.
5. 5
   Gently stir in almond mixture.
6. 6
   Result will be a thick, sticky paste.
7. 7
   Drop rounded teaspoonfuls 1 1/2
8. 8
   inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Dust top with confectioners sugar stirred through a sieve.
10. 10
    Let stand 2 hours at room temperature, so cookies retain shape and tops dry.