Categories: Cookies 
      Yield: 36 cookies 
  
      1 c  Sugar, confectioners 
      1 c  Almond paste 
      3    Egg whites 
    1/2 ts Salt 
  
  Beat egg whites until stiff.  Mix thoroughly with almond paste and 
  salt. Add sugar and beat thoroughly.  Drop by teaspoonfuls onto 
  slightly oiled baking sheet.  Bake in moderate oven (375 F) about 15 
  minutes.  Remove from oven.  Set baking sheet on wet towel for a few 
  minutes.  Remove macaroons with a wide spatula. The almond paste may 
  be made by pounding 2 1/2 cups shelled blanched almonds until a paste 
  is formed. 
   
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