Passover Recipe: Almond Lemon Macaroons
Healthy Recipe: Almond Lemon Macaroons
Not everyone enjoys a coconut almond macaroon, even though it is one of our favorite traditional Passover cookies. And the coconut can really push the saturated fat content of this sweet treat quite high, but there are other options. Try this almond lemon macaroon for a crunchier alternative. Made with ground almonds, these cookies are loaded with protein and contain heart-healthy fats.
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Almond Macaroons for Passover or Anytime
Recipe from an old friend
Recipe from an old friend
Ingredients
2 cups unblanched almonds
1/2 cup Sucanat or sugar
1 tsp almond extract (omit if observing Passover)
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp grated fresh lemon rind
3 egg whites
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Grind the almonds in a food processor.
- Mix in the Sucanat, almond extract, salt, and lemon rind. Then stir in the egg whites. The dough will be thick, like wet sand.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until dry and lightly brown on top.
Use a spoon to place one inch balls on a greased pan.
Yield: Makes 24 cookies
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