The most amazing cookie you've never eaten! Italian Almond Paste Cookies

almond paste

🥗Healthier: homemade almond paste

💰Cheaper: marzipan

Homemade almond paste can be lower in sugar and cost-effective.

sliced almonds

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: chopped pecans

Chopped walnuts can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, beat 2 egg whites until frothy and white.

Break 8 ounces of almond paste into small chunks and add to the bowl.

Add 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup almond flour to the bowl.

Mix on low until well combined.

Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 30 minutes.

Scoop out portions of the dough and place them on a baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and press a sliced almond into the center of each cookie.

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes until done.

Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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