Almond Macaroons

Ingredients:

• 2 egg whites
• 150 gm caster sugar
• A few drops of almond essence
• 150 gm ground almonds
• Baking Sheet
• 12 whole blanched almonds, to decorate

Method:

1. In a bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites.
2. Add sugar, almond essence and almonds. Make into a paste.
3. Roll into 12 balls and place well apart on a baking sheet lined with baking sheet.
4. Top each ball with an almond.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5 for about 20 minutes until pale biscuit colored.
6. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, and then transfer each macaroon to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Serve warm or cooled.