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    Published: May 1, 2016 · Modified: May 8, 2023 by Helen S Fletcher · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Almond Macaroons

    Almond MacaroonsAlmond Macaroons are simplicity itself and one of the easiest, fastest, most delicious cookies you can make.

    Be sure to use almond paste and not almond filling or almond marzipan when making these.  Each of those has other ingredients in them.  Almond paste is made of almonds, sugar and almond extract with water to hold it all together.  It is very smooth and is used to make marzipan which in turn is used in Europe to cover wedding cakes and make shaped candies or candy centers.

    Several consumer brands are available in my area, the largest being Solo Pure Almond Paste and Odense Pure Almond Paste.

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    These should not be confused with Almond Macarons which usually are a filled almond cookie with the rounded tops and often colored.

    Half dipping the Almond Macaroons is optional.  The cookies are great all by themselves.

    One of my caterers said he could live on steak and these Almond Macaroons.  We use the Almond Macaroons along with macerated fresh fruit for a lactose or gluten free dessert.  This is also a perfect dessert to end a summer barbecue.

    Almond MacaroonsIngredients for Almond Macaroons1 pound almond paste (454 grams)
    1 ¾ cup sifted powdered sugar (225 grams or 8 ounces)
    ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams or 3 ⅓ ounces)
    Scant ½ cup egg whites

    To make uniform Almond Macaroons, trace around a silver dollar or anything about 1 ½ inches in diameter on a piece of parchment spacing them about 1 ½ to 2 inches apart. This is your template and it should be  placed on a baking sheet and covered with another piece of parchment on top.  If you need more than one baking sheet, be sure to pull the template from underneath the cookies to use again.  At the shop, we had various templates for different items that we saved and used over and over again.

    Place the almond paste in the bowl of a mixer or food processor fitted with the steel blade.  Almond paste in the processor bowl for Almond MacaroonsAdd both sugars. Sugars added to almond paste for Almond MacaroonsProcess or beat until the mixture is mealy.Dry ingredients processed for Almond Macaroons With the mixer or the food processor running, pour the egg whites in and continue mixing until it no longer looks wet. If using the food processor, do not turn the machine off until the ball forms or it is completely mixed.Egg whites added for Almond Macaroons

    Fit a piping bag with a # 8 or # 9 open star tip. Piping Almond MacaroonsPipe 25 macaroons about the size of a half dollar onto the baking sheet. Let dry for 30 minutes.

    In the meantime, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake about 15 to 20 minutes until a deep golden brown. Cool completely.

    Chocolate for Dipping, optionalChocolate and crisco for dipping Almond Macaroons6 ounces semi sweet chocolate, melted (170 grams)
    3 tablespoons shortening

    Combine the chocolate and shortening in a narrow bowl. If the bowl is too wide, the chocolate won't be deep enough to dip half the Almond Macaroon.  Chocolate and crisco in a bowl to melt for the Almond MacaroonsMicrowave or heat over a double boiler until they can be stirred or whisked smooth. Chocolate and crisco melting for the Almond MacaroonsChocolate and crisco melted for Almond MacaroonsHalf dip each macaroon into chocolate. Dipping Almond Macaroons halfway. Allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.Chocolate dripping off for Almond Macaroons

    Place on parchment or waxed paper to set up for several hours or overnight.  To speed up the chocolate, place them briefly in the refrigerator.Dipped Almond Macaroons

    To Make Ahead: The baked cookies may be frozen for several months before dipping in chocolate. Thaw on racks; dip in chocolate after completely thawed.

    Note: These may be piped smaller if desired. Use a # 5 or #6 open star tip.  Dry and bake as above except reduce the amount of time baked.

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    1. mybobba1 says

      May 01, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      I live in Florida, lots of humidity, could I make these? I can't make candy here.

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      • hfletcher says

        May 01, 2016 at 8:12 pm

        These are not like meringues but I am not sure. Perhaps if you bake them to a deep golden brown, (not deep brown), cool them and then store them in an airtight container that would work. These can be frozen so they should work for you. Let me know if you decide to try them.

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    2. Manisha says

      May 01, 2016 at 3:16 am

      These look yum Helen and so simple to make!!!!

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      • hfletcher says

        May 01, 2016 at 7:37 am

        That they are Manisha. Make them on a dry day - monsoons won't due!!! Hope all is going well in your new house.

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