Moroccan Almond Macaroons(gluten-free version)

Tea traditions are very important in Morocco. When tea is served so are the cookies and different verities of them.Cookies are made small so you can try different ones. Today I would like to share the recipe for Almond Macaroons. They are similar in taste to Italian Macaroons, but instead of almond flour, almond meal is used, so you get cookie with coarser taste but still oft and chewy texture. MOROCCAN ALMOND MACAROONS 250g almonds 200g(1 cup) powdered sugar 80g(3 med eggs) egg whites 1 tbsp corn starch(or 1 tbs flour) 2 tbsp date paste pinch of salt 1 packet vanilla sugar You can also use Almond extract or Orange blossom water for added flavor. Making this cookie in food processor is much easier, since everything gets blended and mixed well. . To a bowl of your food processor add almonds and blend them to coarse meal. Then add powdered sugar and blend to finer meal. Add salt, corn starch(or flour for non-gluten-free version),vanilla powder and blend. Add date paste and blend. Through the feed of your food processor gradually add egg whites. You need to reach batter macaron consistency but not as thin. It has to be moldable. To mold your cookies you need to dip your hands in water and then roll 1 inch balls. Place them on lined baking sheet and decorate with whole almonds. Bake at 350°F(180°C) for 15 min. Take out and let cool on baking tray for 5-10 minutes. Store your cookies in air tight container for up to a week. Enjoy! Thank you for watching! Please like and subscribe! I will see you soon! Nastassja:)