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I tried making some last night. Here's the recipe I concocted:


Preheat your oven to 275F.

3 large egg whites (I used the equivalent of egg-whites-in-a-carton)
24 packets of Splenda (the equivalent of 1 cup of sugar)
1 1/2 cups blanched finely ground almonds (I used Trader Joe's almond meal)
1 tsp almond extract (I had to substitute Almond Sugar-Free Torani Syrup)

Whip egg whites to soft peaks. Fold in Splenda, almonds, and the extract.

Line a baking pan with foil, and spray the foil with nonstick coating.

To form the macaroons, using two teaspoons, take a heaping teaspoon of batter in one and scoop it off onto the baking sheet using the other teaspoon.

Bake for 20-30 minutes until slightly browned. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before removing the cookies. Store in an airtight container.


Anyhow, these cookies came out a little dry at first, but after sitting in a zipped plastic bag in the refrigerator for a couple of hours they got the right texture. I also think they'd have come out better using fresh egg whites.

Date: 2007-09-27 06:45 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] lisa-marli.livejournal.com
And no coconut! Even I can eat them.
Some time in my copious spare time, I should play with it.
Do you think it would change the texture if I did the Splenda/sugar mix? I know you would have problems, but I'm just trying to cut back on the calories, not completely cut them out.

Date: 2007-09-27 04:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] figmo.livejournal.com
Do you think it would change the texture if I did the Splenda/sugar mix?

Yes -- for the better.

Date: 2007-09-27 11:16 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] minerva-fan.livejournal.com
Dietetic Kosher Gluten-Free Wheat-Free Almond Macaroons

Only you, Lynn. Only you. ;)

Date: 2007-09-27 11:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] melchar.livejournal.com
Looks like a good recipe, just on its own merits. Thanks for putting it out 'in the tubes' ^_^ [hugs!]

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