Macaroons

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 190 Celsius.
2. 2
   Combine the confectioners sugar and the almonds.
3. 3
   Beat the egg whites until they begin to form peaks. Add the food coloring and beat until stiff peaks are formed.
4. 4
   Sift a third of the sugar and almond mixture onto the egg whites. Fold in carefully. Repeat twice until all the sugar mixture is used.
5. 5
   Place the batter into a pastry bag and form macaroons 2 or 3 centimeters in size on parchment paper or a silicon baking tray. Set on the counter for 30-60 minutes.
6. 6
   Bake for 8-10 minutes until dry and easily removed from paper.