Orange-Almond Pillows

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350º.

2. 2

   Grease and flour cookie sheet, or cover with cooking parchment paper.

3. 3

   Mix ground almonds and orange peel; set aside.

4. 4

   Beat egg white in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff but not dry.

5. 5

   Gradually beat in powdered sugar.

6. 6

   Beat on high speed about 3 minutes or until slightly stiff.

7. 7

   Fold almond mixture into egg white mixture (mixture will be stiff).

8. 8

   Roll dough into rectangle, 9 × 6 inches, on cloth-covered surface generously dusted with powdered sugar.

9. 9

   Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.

10. 10

    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set and very light brown.

11. 11

    Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

12. 12

    Cool completely.

13. 13

    Drizzle with Orange Glaze.