California Walnut Macaroons
Description
The great taste of California walnuts makes these soft and chewy macaroons delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 cups California walnut halves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg whites, large
- Small pinch of salt
PREPARATION
- In food processor, finely grind walnuts and sugar. Using top section of double boiler, combine ground walnut mixture, egg whites and salt; place over, but not touching, simmering water. Heat mixture, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. To shape macaroons, spoon mixture into pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch plain tip. The mixture should be soft enough to pipe, but firm enough to hold its shape. (If it is too stiff to pipe, add more egg white, a little at a time, until mixture has proper consistency). On parchment-lined or buttered baking sheet, pipe 2-inch half-dome shapes.
- Bake in 375° F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until macaroons are golden and tops slightly cracked; cool on baking sheet and store in airtight container. If macaroons stick to parchment, spray back of paper with water to facilitate removal. Makes about fifteen 2-inch macaroons.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 141 cal
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 46 mg
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g