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Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs almond paste
  • 1 12 cups sugar
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 12 cup cocoa
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 cups sliced almonds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Break Almond Paste into pebble-like pieces Combine all ingredients EXCEPT ALMOND SLICES in electric mixer on low speed until blended.
  • Increase to medium speed and mix for 2 minutes.
  • The dough will be sticky.
  • Have a bowl of water close by to dip your fingers in to keep dough from sticking to your hands while rolling.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls Roll dough balls into almond slices Place balls on a parchment lined (I prefer Silpat) cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Lightly flatten tops of cookies.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Leave on parchment until completely cooled.
  • Remove with metal spatula.