1 egg white
8 oz almond paste
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 cup finely chopped almonds or almond meal
24 whole almonds, almond halves, or almond slivers for decorating, optional
Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking oil.
Put the egg white in a bowl and whisk until frothy.
Add the almond paste and sugar to the egg white and stir together until you get a dough.
Take a tablespoon of dough, roll into a little ball, then press slightly in the palm of your hand to form a semi-flattened disk. Continue until all the dough is used up. You should have about 24 disks.
Put the chopped almonds or almond meal in a bowl. Take each disk and press it lightly into the chopped almonds or meal (top and bottom) until coated well, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Let rest for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until cookies are golden brown on the bottom.
Remove and immediately press an almond into the top of each cookie if you like.
Let cool then enjoy! Makes about 24.
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