Almond Crescents

A CITY CAFE AND BAKERY OF FAYETTEVILLE SPECIALITY




Ingredients:

2 X 8 ounce almond paste
2 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds

Method:

Preheat oven to 375F/GasMark5.
Line one or more baking sheets with parchment paper.

With an electric mixer, combine almond paste and sugar until well-mixed.
Add egg whites, one at a time, until dough is just moist and holds together.

Turn dough out onto a work surface.
Working with about one-fourth of the dough at a time, roll into a log about 3/4 inch thick.
Roll in sliced almonds. Cut in pieces 4 inches long. Bend edges to form a crescent, pinching the ends into a point.

Bake for 12 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let cool 10 minutes before removing.
Cool completely on a rack.

Nutrition:
Per serving:

174 calories (percent of calories from fat, 40),
3 grams protein,
24 grams carbohydrates,
1 gram fiber,
8 grams fat,
no cholesterol,
8 milligrams sodium.