Amaretti Crisps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Spread the almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in the oven until lightly browned and fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from the oven; let cool.
4. 4
   Combine the almonds and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and grind to a fine powder.
5. 5
   Transfer to a medium bowl.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7. 7
   Fold the egg whites into the almond mixture; fold in the almond extract.
8. 8
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. 9
   Transfer the almond mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip.
10. 10
    Pipe 20 2-inch rings onto the prepared sheet, about 1 inch apart.
11. 11
    Bake until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 25 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from the oven, and immediately transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.