Served as dessert. Vegetarian dish. Speciality: Low Sodium diet.

1 lb Slivered Almonds

2 cups powdered Sugar

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract or 2 teaspoons Vanilla

2 large Egg Whites (from large or extra large Eggs)

Set oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper, then generously grease the paper. Process the almonds in 2 batches in a food processor until finely ground. In a bowl combine the almonds with powdered sugar, vanilla and almond extract until blended, then stir in the egg whites; mix to combine (the batter will be sticky). Drop from a teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for abouit 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Yields: 40 Cookies

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