Directions:
- Combine almonds and 1/4 to 1/2 of the sugar in a food processor and grind until very very fine meal.
- In a large clean bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Now beat in the sugar slowly using a tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff glossy peaks. (but not dry peaks).
- Fold in the almond/sugar fine meal mixture.
- Fold in the orange juice and the zest.
- Using a teaspoon drop onto parchment lined baking sheet, and form into an oval or log, about one to two inches long. Keeping these at least three inches apart.
- Let sit on the counter for one hour to dry.
- Bake 300 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until firm to touch. Do not brown.
- Let the cookies remain on the baking sheets to cool completely, then remove.
- Dust with confectioners powdered sugar.
- These can be made and frozen in plastic baggies for up to one to two months, then dust.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 577.52 Kcal (2418 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 283.5 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 31.5g | 48% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 110.38mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 401.64mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 67.71g | 23% | |
| Sugars | 48.72g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9g | 36% | |
| Protein | 13.27g | 27% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 169.6mg | 17% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 416.42 Kcal (1743 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 204.42 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 22.71g | 48% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 79.59mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 289.6mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 48.82g | 23% | |
| Sugars | 35.13g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.42g | 36% | |
| Protein | 9.57g | 27% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 122.3mg | 17% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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