Midori Macaroons - almond paste

Method

• In a mixing bowl crumble almond paste.
• Gradually add sugar.
• Add 2 egg whites to almond paste mixture.
• Beat until smooth (dough will be stiff).
• Insert large star tube in pastry bag.
• Fill with dough.
• Using a slight swirling motion, squeeze dough onto well-greased cookie sheet.
• Lift tube 1/4-inch from pan until dough breaks easily.
• Or, drop dough from teaspoon onto well-greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 F for 15-18 minutes.
• Immediately remove from pan, cool on rack, and ice with Midori Icing.
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• Mix icing ingredients together until spreadable.