Italian Almond Paste Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 8 ounces almond paste NOT almond filling, SOLO brand almond paste recommended over ODENSE brand, but see recipe notes for modifications
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• powdered sugar for dusting
• sliced almonds optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 500 calories
• Carbohydrate : 67 grams
• Fat : 24 grams
• Fiber : 5 grams
• Protein : 10 grams
• SaturatedFat : 2.5 grams
• Sodium : 330 milligrams
• Sugar : 57 grams