Italian Almond Cookies (Almond Horns)
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 16 oz Almond Paste
- 3 Egg Whites
- Sliced Almonds
- Powdered Sugar or Chocolate (finish/topping)
- Pour 1 cup of sugar into the food processor
- Measure out 16oz of almond paste. Add to processor. Mix well.
- Add 2 or 3 egg whites to the food processor. Mix well.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour (up to 24 hrs).
- Scoop into 1-inch balls OR form in the snakes and bend into horns.... then roll in sliced almonds.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes at 350F (until golden brown)
- Let cool and finish with powder sugar OR dip an edge in chocolate
