Ingredients
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3 3/4 cups slivered almonds
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
24 slivered almonds
Preparation
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Process almonds in a food processor 9 minutes or until a paste forms, stopping to scrape down sides.
Beat egg whites at medium speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Combine almond paste, sugar, cardamom and cinnamon in a bowl, mixing with hands until blended.
Add egg whites; knead by hand until smooth and doughlike consistency.
Wet fingers with water, and shape dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie).
Slightly flatten with thumb.
Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Top each with almond sliver pressed in lightly.
Bake on middle rack of oven at 325\u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
Remove cookies immediately to wire racks; cool.
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