Amaretti ... Almond Cookies...

A sweet recipe of italian cookies called "Amaretti".
Very easy and simple to cook.













Ingredients :
1 cup sweet almonds
1 cup bitter almonds
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups sugar
5 egg whites

Blanch and toast the almonds.
Peel and chop them very finely or crush them in a mortar with 1/2 cup sugar.
Add the vanilla, beat egg whites till stiffened, then fold in the almonds.
Spoon the batter into a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip.
Pipe 2 l/2-in. wide rounds about 1 1/2 apart on a buttered baking sheet and flatten them a bit.
Sift the confectioner's sugar over the tops and let stand at room temperature 1-2 hours.
Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF (180°C) and bake for about 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool.

And enjoy !

Amaretti may be kept in a sealed box for several days.