Chocolate Crinkle Macaroons

Total Time: 1 hr 34 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 19 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 7 ounces almond paste, grated
• 1 cup powdered sugar, firmly packed
• 1/4 cup cocoa, firmly packed
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 large egg whites (not extra-large)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Recipe

• 1 combine almond paste, 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt in a mixing bowl. beat on a low speed until all ingredients are incorporated.
• 2 add egg whites and vanilla. beat on a high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until a smooth, shiny paste. cover and chill dough for one hour.
• 3 preheat oven to 325°f line cookie sheets with parchment.
• 4 put 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl.
• 5 drop dough into sugar using a level tablespoon measuring spoon or a lightly oiled cookie scoop. quickly turn dough (it is sticky) to cover with sugar. roll into a ball between palms and drop onto cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
• 6 bake for 16-18 minutes or until firm on top. cool on wire rack. store in an airtight container up to 3 days.