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Swedish Almond Macaroons Recipe

Experience the delightful taste of Sweden with these melt-in-your-mouth almond macaroons! This recipe, adapted from a cherished Swedish cookbook, creates delicate cookies with a perfectly crisp exterior and a subtly sweet almond center. Easy to follow instructions guide you to macaroon perfection – perfect for tea time, gifting, or a special treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 64.6 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
Swedish Almond Macaroons

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Ingredients for Swedish Almond Macaroons

  • 1 cup almond paste
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 large egg whites (or enough to form a soft dough)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling

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How to Make Swedish Almond Macaroons

  1. Knead the almond paste until completely smooth and pliable.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar to the almond paste, kneading until well combined.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until evenly distributed.
  4. Gently incorporate the egg whites, one tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Continue adding egg whites until a soft, yet firm dough forms. The dough should hold its shape when a small amount is dropped from a teaspoon.
  6. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Drop rounded teaspoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each macaroon.
  8. Alternatively, use a cookie press to create uniform rounds.
  9. Sprinkle the tops of the macaroons generously with granulated sugar.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C).
  11. Carefully remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the macaroons cool slightly on the baking sheets. Then, gently transfer them to a damp kitchen towel to loosen the parchment paper.
  12. Once cool, remove the parchment paper and let the macaroons cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

1g

Carbs

3g

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