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Nuts: Almond Macaroons - ww

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Nuts: Almond Macaroons
WW Points
Makes about 30 cookies.

2 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp pure almond extract (optional)
2 cup blanched almonds finely ground (8 ounces)
1 tbsp potato starch

In mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar and almond extract, if used, until stiff, shiny peaks form. Combine almonds and potato starch and stir into meringue.

On greased baking sheets lightly dusted with potato starch, pipe through large star tip or drop by tablespoons forming small mounds two-inches apart.

Bake at 350º degrees 18 to 20 minutes, until firm and lightly browned. Cool on racks. Store in an airtight container.

One cookie equals: Calories: 72…Total Fat: 4 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)…Cholesterol: 0 mg…. Sodium: 4 mg…Carbohydrates: 7 g …Fiber: 1 g…Protein: 2 g ++++ WWP: 2