Almond Macaroons

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This recipe originated from http://paleofood.com/baked.htm#almondmacaroons

Almond Macaroons
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Almond Macaroons

Servings 6

Total Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition Information

calories 320

carbohydrate 21g

protein 12g

fat 24g

Ingredients

  • 11/4 cup(s) almonds coarsely ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon(s) lemon zest
  • 2 large egg white(s) beaten
  • 1/4 cup(s) honey, raw
  • 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 F.
  2. Grind or chop almonds coarsely (this could also be done in a food processor, but be sure not to grind into a paste). Set aside.
  3. Mix cinnamon and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
  4. Beat egg whites and add to mixture.
  5. Add honey and lemon juice and stir vigorously to blend thoroughly.
  6. Add almond mixture and blend thoroughly.
  7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Use a teaspoon to scoop small portions of the batter onto parchment paper.
  9. Bake 30 minutes.
  10. Remove from paper with a spatula while still slightly warm.