Almond Macaroons

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 140 g sifted icing sugar
• 250 g ground almonds
• 2 ml cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 F.

2. 2

   Grease a baking sheet, line with waxed paper and grease again.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks.

4. 4

   Gradually add the icing sugar, beating until the mixture forms stiff peaks.

5. 5

   Mix together the almonds and cinnamon.

6. 6

   Gently fold into the egg mixture.

7. 7

   Spoon mixture into a decorating bag fitted with a large, round icing tube.

8. 8

   Pipe small amounts onto the prepared baking sheet.

9. 9

   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until dry.

10. 10

    Cool.

11. 11

    Store in airtight container to mellow for about 1 week before serving.