Captivating Cinnamon Macaroons

 

Christmas is here and so is my favourite childhood treat- Macaroons.  The very word conjures up image of delicious smells and melt in the mouth treats made by my Grandma and Mum.  They have passed on their love of food and skill with cooking to us and this is the time I put on my thinking hat and experiment with various spices and recipes and combinations, the results of which are surprisingly good.  This year I added cinnamon for a twist and my house is fragrant and Christmasy and the Macaroons simply Wow!  They are definitely going to be devoured by the handful.
The Recipe:
500 gms sugar, 300 gms cashew kernels or bits, 1 tsp cinnamon powder; a squish of lemon juice; one medium egg white; a pinch of salt
Grind sugar and cinnamon in blender. Place in mixing bowl.
Add lemon juice, salt and cashew kernels and mix with spatula. Add egg white a
little at the time until the mixture becomes a dough like consistency. Discard
unused egg white. If too sticky add more sugar. Break off pieces and place on
baking tray 2 inches apart. Preheat oven to 350 F or 200 C. Bake 15 to 20
minutes until done or slightly brown. Remove and cool. Serve as a dessert after
dinner or transfer to airtight container. Subsequent batches take less time, so
watch macaroons carefully.

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The ultimate guide to Mangalorean Protestant Cuisine and my tales in the kitchen. You will find recipes of all kinds here, to tickle your palate. My name is Ruth and I am an Applied Psychologist with a post graduate degree in counseling and guidance. Over the years I have specialized in Obesity Counselling Services using food to reach out to the community. It is a great way to connect with people as food has an incredible impact on health. I started this blog to chronicle my adventures in the kitchen and to showcase the recipes handed down to me from my Mother and maternal grandmother Ajamma ( grandmother in the Kannada language). I do hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I did putting it all together. I love reading, music, gardening, and learning new things everyday. My passion is enhancing human potential and teaching people that they have to take responsibility for their own lives. In short, I am the Versatile Housewife.