Lemon Amaretti Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 Baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat.

In the bowl of a food processor, combine almonds and sugar; pulse until almonds are finely ground, stopping to scrape sides of bowl.

Add confectioners’ sugar and salt, pulse until combined. Add egg whites, one at a time, pulsing until combined after each addition.

Add lemon juice and pulse just until a dough forms.

In a small wide bowl, place granulated sugar. In another small wide bowl, place confectioners’ sugar.

scoop dough by tablespoonfuls, and roll into balls. Roll dough balls in granulated sugar; roll in confectioners’ sugar.

Place 1 to 1½ inches apart on prepared Pans.

Bake, one batch at a time, until tops are cracked, bottoms are golden, and edges are set but still give slightly when pressed, 20 Minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking.

Let cool on pan for 5 Minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire racks .