Biscuits, Bars And Cookies Recipes - Chocolate Macaroons

Ingredients

MAKES ONE 20CM/8IN CAKE

• 50g/2oz plain chocolate, melted

• 175g/1 1/2 cups blanched almonds

• 225g/1 cup caster sugar

• 3 egg whites

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp vanilla essence

• 1.5ml/1/4 tsp almond essence

• icing sugar, fro dusting

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 160C/325F. Line two baking sheets with greaseproof paper then grease. Grind the almonds in a food processor or blender.

2. Transfer to a bowl, then blend in the sugar, egg whites, vanilla and almond essence. Stir in the chocolate. the mixture should just hold its shape; if too soft, chill for 15 minutes.

3. Shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls. Place on the baking sheets and flatten slightly. Brush with a little water; dust with icing sugar. Bake until just firm, 10-12 minutes.

4. With a palette knife, transfer to a wire rack to cool