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Almond Macaroons aka. Almond Clouds

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  • Author: Bake to the roots
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Delicious macaroons with great almond flavor. Light and airy Christmas Cookies that look like little clouds.

Ingredients

Scale
  • (about 24 pieces)
  • 2 medium egg whites
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
  • 3–4 drops of almond extract (Bittermandelaroma)
  • 3.5 oz. (100g) ground almonds (without skin)
  • 3.5 oz. (100g) almonds, slivered

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 270°F (130°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside.
  2. Add the egg whites to a large bowl and beat until foamy. Add the lemon juice and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and mix in. Beat on high speed for about 2-3 Minutes until the sugar starts to dissolve. Add the almond extract and mix in. Add the ground almonds and slivered almonds and fold in. Use two teaspoons to form small batter portions and place them on the baking sheet. Bake the macarons for 40 minutes. Take out of the oven and let cool down on the baking sheet.

Notes

  • Enjoy baking!

Find it online: https://baketotheroots.de/almond-macaroons-aka-almond-clouds/