Italian Almond Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups blanched whole almonds
• 15 whole almonds
• ²/₃ cup sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
• 15 glacéed cherries
• + 1 more ingredients
• • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350°F. Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets, then line with parchment paper. In food processor, combine 2 1/4 cups almonds and 1/3 cup sugar. Process until finely ground, scraping down sides once or twice. Set aside. In electric mixer fi...

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