Chocolate-Almond Macaroons

Ground almonds and chocolate put a new spin on an old favorite.

• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups almonds
• ¾ cup chopped semisweet chocolate

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Finely grind the almonds, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a food processor.

Step 3

Separate one of the eggs and add the white, the other egg, and almond extract and process until the mixture holds together. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the chocolate.

Step 4

Moisten hands and roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Flatten to 1/3-inch thick rounds.

Step 5

Bake until tops puff and centers are still soft, about 12 minutes. Remove to a rack and cool completely. Replace parchment paper for next round of cookies.