Macaroone

Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet almonds
• rose water
• 7 egg whites
• 1 pound powdered sugar
• butter
• sugar

Instructions

1. Blanch the sweet almonds and pound them in a mortar with rose water until well combined.
2. Whip the egg whites to a strong froth. Add the powdered sugar and beat for some time until well incorporated.
3. Fold in the pounded almonds and mix well.
4. Drop spoonfuls onto buttered sheets of paper. Sift sugar over the tops.
5. Bake quickly, taking care not to let them become discoloured.