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Almond-Pistachio Macaroons Recipe
2 8-oz. cans almond paste (1 3/4 packed cups), grated on the large holes of a
box grater
3/4 C. granulated sugar
1 1/2 C. powdered sugar
3 egg whites, at room temperature
1 1/2 t. vanilla
pinch of salt
1 C. shelled unsalted pistachio nuts, finely chopped
Position racks in the top third and center of the oven and preheat oven to 325�
F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine almond paste and granulated sugar in the bowl of a heavy-duty electric
mixer fitted with the paddle blade. On low speed, mix until mixture resembles
coarse crumbs, about 2 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until
well-combined, about 1 minute. Add egg whites, vanilla and salt. Increase speed
to medium and mix just until combined (dough will be wet and sticky). Mix in a
generous 1/3 cup of pistachios. Place remaining pistachios in a small bowl.
Using a level tablespoon for each, roll dough into balls. Dip each ball into
reserved pistachios to coat one side. Arrange cookies 1 inch apart on the baking
sheets with pistachio sides up, pressing cookies slightly so they adhere to the
paper. Bake until tops of macaroons are evenly colored and bottoms are smooth
and golden brown (use a metal spatula to remove a test cookie from the sheet),
25 to 30 minutes. Cool macaroons on the sheets. Gently pull macaroons off
parchment paper. (Macaroons can be stored up to 5 days in an airtight container
at room temperature.)
Makes about 30 cookies.
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