2 cups blanched almonds *
2 egg whites
1 cup sugar
confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
* can substitute 1-1/2 cups almond powder
Grind almonds finely. Spread in baking sheet and allow to dry several hours (Not necessary if almond powder is used). Combine almonds, sugar and almond extract. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into almond mixture and blend gently. Drop batter by teaspoons onto greased, floured cookie sheets, allowing 2 inch between cookies. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Allow cookies to stand, uncovered, at room temperature to dry before baking (about 1 hour). Bake in pre-heated oven 325o F for 15 minutes, or until golden. Cool on cookie sheets several minutes before removing to rack.
NOTE:
These cookies can be frozen.