Smooth Almond Paste Macaroons

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond paste
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 egg whites
• pinch of salt

Method

1. 1 Rub almond paste until smooth, then gradually work in the sugar until well mixed.
2. 2 Add a pinch of salt and beat in one egg white at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
3. 3 Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes.
4. 4 Drop teaspoonfuls onto a lightly buttered baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in a slow oven (300°F) for 25 to 30 minutes until the surface is dry.
6. 6 Keep in a cool place overnight before serving.