ALMOND-WALNUT THUMBPRINT MACAROONS
These cookies are less sweet and chewier than many traditional nut macaroons. The recipe is from Eileen Dangoor Khalastchy, an 86-year-old cook and baker who remembers her mother making something similar when the family lived in Iraq. Ms. Khalastchy moved from Baghdad to London in the 1970s, but she remembers her mother making cookies like these and then sending them to be baked in the public oven because there was no oven at home then. Ms. Khalastchy has tinkered with the recipe, substituting walnuts for some of the almonds and adding an egg yolk to the traditional whites.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 8h50m
Yield About 3 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the almonds in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until mostly powdered with a few crunchy bits remaining, about 15 pulses. Transfer to a large bowl. Put the walnuts in the food processor and pulse until mostly powdered. Add the walnuts to the almonds.
- Add the sugar, cardamom, egg and egg whites to the bowl and, using one hand, mix to combine. Cover with a towel and let the mixture sit for at least 8 hours or overnight to dry out a bit.
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Pour rose water or 1 cup of water in a small shallow bowl. Dampen your hands with the rose water and scoop up about a tablespoon of the dough at a time, pressing it into walnut-size balls. Place the macaroons on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart and flatten them slightly. Use your thumb to make a small indentation in the middle of each.
- Transfer the baking sheets to the oven and cook for 15 minutes, then remove and put either 1/4 teaspoon of the raspberry jam or a pistachio in each thumbprint. Rotate the pans and continue baking for 10 more minutes or until golden and firm. Cool to room temperature on the baking sheets and serve or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 98, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Moharani. Bangladesh
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious.
Ngonyama Philani
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! Thank you for sharing it.
mdkhalid Rohan
[email protected]I would love to see a video tutorial for this recipe. It would be really helpful to see how the macaroons are made step-by-step.
Stevie Lockett
[email protected]The instructions in this recipe are a little unclear. It would be helpful if there were more detailed instructions for each step.
Prince jan Ahmad 152 Prince
[email protected]This recipe is missing some key ingredients. It doesn't call for any sugar, which is essential for macaroons.
Hasnat Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroons were a complete disaster. They were burnt and inedible.
Tim Montgomery
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my macaroons didn't turn out right. They were too dry.
Sharon Voparil
[email protected]These macaroons are a little too sweet for my taste.
OMONDI David
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these macaroons were so easy to make. They turned out perfect and they were a big hit at my party.
Frederick Amankwa
[email protected]These macaroons are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Rk_Ridoy_58
[email protected]These macaroons are delicious! I love the almond and walnut flavor.
Adeola Olomo
[email protected]I love these macaroons! They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. I highly recommend them.
Douglas. Kwaku Kwaku
[email protected]I made these macaroons for my family and they were a big hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Dev das
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroons, but these were really good. The almond and walnut flavor was perfect.
ashraful khan
[email protected]These macaroons are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make, delicious, and look beautiful on a dessert table.
Md Rahat Hassan
[email protected]I made these macaroons for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Cc Jefferson
[email protected]These macaroons are so delicious and festive! I love the combination of almonds and walnuts.
puneet gill
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about making macaroons at home, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better than I expected.
Obi Charles
[email protected]I've made these macaroons several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.
Blessing Arani
[email protected]These macaroons were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.