Ingredients:
1 lb whole, shelled, raw almonds (about 2 cups)
1 cup white sugar
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/8 tsp orange extract
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tbsp icing sugar for dusting
Directions:
-in a food processor process almonds and sugar until almonds are finely ground and well mixed with the sugar
-in a small mixing bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form
-add the extracts and orange zest and beat a few seconds longer
-gently fold the almond mixture into the egg mixture until well combined
-line cookie sheets with parchment paper
-drop teaspoonfuls of mixture onto cookie sheets, keeping about 2" apart (you can also roll the teaspoonfuls in your hands to form small balls, for a rounder cookie)
-dust cookies with icing sugar, then set sheets aside to dry for about 3 hours, at room temperature
-after 3 hours preheat oven to 300F
-bake cookies for about 20-23 minutes
-immediately transfer to a wire rack to cool
* makes about 36

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