Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine almonds, sugar and almond extract.

Add egg whites until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Put the batter into a pastry bag and squeeze out small thick drops about the size of a half dollar, 2 inches apart. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cool.

Yield About 2 Dozen Macaroons BAKERS DOZEN BETH

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