Easy almond macaroons difficulty * #66

Makes about 15

Preparing time: 10 minutes 

Cooking time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients:

• 2 egg whites 
• 100 g golden caster sugar 
• 100 g ground almonds 
• blanched almonds, to decorate 

1. Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl with a hand-held electrical whisk until peaking 
2. Gradually whisk in the sugar, a spoonful at a time, until thick and glossy 
3. Add the ground almonds and stir in until combined
4. Drop dessertspoonfuls of the mixture, slightly apart, on a large baking sheet lined with baking parchment
5. Press an almond on top of each 
6. Bake in a preheated oven, 180 C(350 F),Gas Mark 4, for about 15 minutes until the biscuits are pale golden and just crisp
7. Leave on the paper for 5 minutes, then transfer to the wire rack to cool.
8. Enjoy! :-)