Gather these ingredients, pans, and mixing spoons and try these delicious Italian Macaroons: Work the almond paste with your hands, then proceed to add sugar and egg whites and constantly knead, now add flour and paw- dered sugar to the paste, And test if it's sweet enough for your taste. If the taste test seems to suit, you're ready now to add the fruit. Next, according to the Italian plan, You line aluminum foil on your cookie pan. Drop 1/2 teaspoonful on your cookie sheet and wait 24 hours till the curing's complete. Now bake and our recipe from the Italian Says 25 to 30 minutes at 300F. Decorate each cookie with a bright red cherry or green citron too, is customary . . . but if you find this recipe too difficult, don't lose heart; Get your macaroons at the Super Mart.

Per serving: 2072 Calories (kcal); 63g Total Fat; (26% calories from fat); 32g Protein; 360g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 187mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 7 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 12 1/2 Fat; 16 Other Carbohydrates