CHRISTMAS MACAROONS WITH CHERRIES

HOME MADE CHRISTMAS MACAROONS WITH CHERRY

Ingredients:

1 1/2

cups finely ground almonds (about 6 ounces)

1 1/4

cups powdered sugar

3 

3 egg whites

teaspoon vanilla

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

cups granulated sugar  1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder, red cherries for garnishing

4

Method:

1. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Draw 1-1/2-inch circles about 1-1/2 inches apart on the parchment paper. Turn paper over; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl stir together the almonds and powdered sugar. In a large mixing bowl combine egg whites, vanilla, and salt. Beat with KitchenAid electric mixer on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Then stir in cinnamon powder.. Fold in nut mixture.
3. Transfer egg white mixture to a large pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip. Pipe 1-1/2-inch flat circles into outlines on the prepared cookie sheets. Let stand for 30 minutes before baking (cookies should feel dry to the touch).
4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes or until set. Transfer cookies on parchment paper to a wire rack and let cool. Carefully peel cooled cookies off parchment paper.
5. Garnish each macaroon with red cherries and serve for Christmas.

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