Macaroons

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   Sift together the powdered sugar and almond meal, directly into a medium size mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Reserve.
4. 4
   Whip egg whites to a foam, add cream of tartar.
5. 5
   Continue to whip to soft peaks and stream in the granulated sugar.
6. 6
   Add drops of color.
7. 7
   Continue to beat for 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Fold the meringue into the dry ingredients.
9. 9
   Fill piping bag fitted with desired tip.
10. 10
    Pipe 1-inch rounds onto lightly greased sheet pans.
11. 11
    Place in oven for 5 minutes turn and continue to bake for 7 minutes more.
12. 12
    Remove from oven and allow to cool.
13. 13
    Fill with desired filling, such as raspberry jam.