Failed macarons pt 2: Really Chewy Sandwich Cookies

...Ok, I am actually going to make these more than once. I actually don't care that they were meant to be macarons, because I have discovered a FAVULOUS new cookie recipe in the process! Really moist, yummy (and surprisingly low fat) cookies with a crunchy top that taste great when first baked but are actually in my view better a day or so later.

This will make enough cookie halves to cover one standard baking tray - about 8 sandwiches, if the same size as mine. It's a lot easier and faster too.

You will need:

50g ground almonds (if you are grinding your own just put in a food processor)
50g icing or confectioners' sugar
65g granulated sugar
25g (about one medium) egg white
Flavouring - I used cassis, a kind of blackcurrant syrup, and some homemade jam ^^ My guess is you need at least 3tbsp.
Filling

In an electric whisk, mix the egg white and granulated sugar. Add 1tbsp of water and whatever flavourings you have gone for, and whisk the whole thing until it is as stiff as you think it will get.

Then in a bowl sift the icing/confectioners' sugar into the almond flour and whisk again. It should be thoroughly mixed and have no lumps. With a spoon drop roughly 1.5 inch rounds of this batter, with plenty of space between, onto a baking tray either lined with parchment/greaseproof paper, or lightly greased silver foil.