Amaretti

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and almond paste with electric mixer at medium speed until almond paste is broken into small pieces.
2. 2
   Add amaretto and egg whites.
3. 3
   Beat on high speed 4 minutes or until smooth.
4. 4
   Chill batter 20 minutes.
5. 5
   When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F (180C).
6. 6
   Drop batter by teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
7. 7
   Sprinkle evenly with turbinado sugar.
8. 8
   Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown.
9. 9
   Cool completely on pans; carefully remove cookies from parchment.