Serves: 5
Total Calories: 435

2 2/3 cups powdered sugar sifted
2 eggs white large, at room temperature
4 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Food colors
1 cup almonds whole blanched or pecan halves

In a large mixer bowl at low speed, beat powdered sugar, egg whites, water, almond extract and cream of tartar until well blended. Beat at high speed for 3 minutes or until thick and glossy with soft peaks.

Divide mixture into small bowls, tinting each with food color as desired. Drop about 1/4 cup of the nuts at a time into colored mixture. Stir to coat well.With a fork, remove nuts, one at a time, shaking off excess icing. Use a small knife to push nuts off fork onto waxed paper. Thin mixture with a few drops of water if necessary. Let nuts stand overnight or until completely set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 435
Calories from Fat: 131

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