California Walnut Macaroons
- 15 ServingsServings
Ingredients
- 2 cups California Walnut halves
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- Small pinch of salt
Preparation
Preparation
1 In food processor, finely grind walnuts and sugar.
2 Using top section of double boiler, combine ground walnut mixture, egg whites and salt; place over, but not touching, simmering water.
3 Heat mixture, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
4 Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. To shape macaroons, spoon mixture into pastry bag* fitted with 1/2-inch p
5 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).
6 On parchment-lined or buttered baking sheet, pipe 2-inch half-dome shapes.
7 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.
8 If macaroons stick to parchment, spray back of paper with water to facilitate removal. Makes about fifteen 2-inch macaroons.
Source: California Walnut Board