Pecan Macaroons
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Ingredients
- 5 Eggs - whites only
- 225g roughly chopped pecans
- pinch salt
- 225g brown sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence
- 48 split pecans
Accompaniment
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Description
Pesach is not Pesach unless we are munching on almond macaroons, coconut pyramids and cinnamon balls – the traditional favourites!!!
Method
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1) Pre-heat the oven to 180C/ 375F/ Gas mark 5.
2) Line 2 baking sheets with bakewell paper.
3) Whisk the egg whites in the mixer with a pinch of salt on a slow speed. Gradually increase the speed. Slowly add the sugar and beat until the eggs are stiff but not dry.
4) Add the vanilla essence, and stir in the chopped pecans
5) Place a tablespoon of the mixture on to the baking sheet.
6) Flatten the biscuits by sitting one pecan half on top of each.
7) Bake 25 minutes or until golden.
8) Cool on a rack and store in an airtight container.
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