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Desserts

3 cups whole almonds, 
 blanched and ground
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
3-4 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

In a saucepan, heat water 
and sugar until sugar 
dissolves and mixture 
begins to boil. 
Let it boil steadily 
without stirring until
the temperature reaches 
230-234 degrees F 
on a candy thermometer. 
Remove from heat and 
beat until mixture 
turns slightly cloudy.  
Stir in ground almonds, 
egg whites, 
and vanilla. 
Cook over gentle heat 
for 2-3 minutes 
or until mixture pulls 
away from sides of pan. 
Turn mixture onto a 
surface that has been 
sprinkled with some 
of the powdered sugar.  
Knead the mixture 
until smooth, 
working in the rest 
of the powdered sugar.   
Pull off pieces and 
roll into balls.
Wrap in foil or wax paper and 
store in airtight container.