Dark Almond Macaroons Covered with Pine Nuts

Directions

1. 1

   12 oz Almonds, whole 1 1/2 c Sugar, confectioner's 1 ts Vanilla extract 2 tb Honey 2 Egg whites 2 c Pine nuts Preheat oven to 350, place the

2. 2

   In a food processor grind the almonds fine using a pulsing action

3. 3

   Add the sugar and process until blended

4. 4

   Remove to a mixing bowl and stir in the vanilla, honey and egg whites

5. 5

   Place the pine nuts on a plate

6. 6

   Drop the batter in heapin table spoons into the pine nuts and roll gently to cover each cookie with pine nuts

7. 7

   After roling, the cookies should be shaped like short logs

8. 8

   Place on the lined pans about two inches apart