Chocolate Almond Macaroons

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup finely ground almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 butter generously a large cookie sheet.
• 3 beat egg whites and salt until stiff, but not dry.
• 4 beat in sugar, a little at a time; beat until mixture is thick and glossy (mixture should stand in peaks).
• 5 fold in almonds, vanilla and melted chocolate.
• 6 drop macaroons by teaspoonfuls, onto a well-greased cookie sheet.
• 7 bake for 12-15 minutes.
• 8 careful not to overbake, as the cookies will lose their texture.