Candied Cherry Macaroons

Directions

1. 1
   Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil, shiny side up.
2. 2
   In large mixing bowl, mix almond paste and white sugar until well blended. Mix in egg whites one at a time. Combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; blend into the almond paste mixture. Stir in cherries.
3. 3
   Force dough through a cookie press or drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
4. 4
   Bake for 25 minutes. Remove parchment or foil from cookie sheets and let cool. Peel off macaroons.