William Woys Weaver

Almond Macaroons

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Preparation info
  • Yield: Approximately

    5 Dozen

    Macaroons.
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Christmas Cook: Three Centuries of American Yuletide Sweets
The Christmas Cook

By William Woys Weaver

Published 1990

  • About

Refer to the photograph opposite the introduction.

Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 cups superfine sugar
  • 3 teaspoons rosewater

Method

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

Beat the egg whites until stiff and slightly dry. Gradually add the sugar, beating continuously, then add the rosewater. Mix the flour and almonds thoroughly, then add to the egg mixture. Beat vigorously until the batter is creamy.

Line baking