Amaretti Cookies
Jerseygirl Tue, 29 Jun 2004, at 6:47 a.m.
 

From Southern Living

1 pound slivered almonds
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 egg whites

Process almonds in 2 batches in a food processor or blender until finely ground.
Combine ground almonds, powered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl, using hands to mix. Stir in egg whites. (Dough will be sticky.) Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yield: Makes 50 cookies

Southern Living, NOVEMBER 2002