Amaretti

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Break up almond paste into pebble-like pieces.
3. 3
   Combine almond paste, sugar, confectioners' sugar and egg whites in electric mixer on low speed until blended.
4. 4
   Increase speed to medium and continue mixing for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   The dough should be sticky now.
6. 6
   Roll dough into one inch balls.
7. 7
   Keep a bowl of water nearby in which to dip your fingers - it'll keep the dough from sticking to your fingers while rolling each cookie.
8. 8
   Place balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet and lightly flatten each cookie.
9. 9
   Bake for 15-20 minutes.
10. 10
    Allow to cool completely before removing from parchment with a metal spatula.