Chocolate Amaretti

One of the gluten-free selections this year, this cookie is chocolately and almondy with a nice chew. 

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups	almond paste
3/4 cups	sugar
2 large	egg whites, room temp
1/3 cup	powdered sugar
1/4 cup	cocoa powder

Instructions

• Crumble almond paste into large mixing bowl. Add sugar and mix until crumbly. You can also use a food processor for this. Add egg whites and process until smooth. 
• Sift powdered sugar and cocoa powder over mixture and mix until well combined. 
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. 
• Drop by tablespoonsfuls 2" apart. Bake 17-20 minutes until cracked on top. Cool on sheets for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks. 

This is a standin photo: the real photo is coming soon.