Ingredients

1-1/2 cups (8 ounces) whole blanched almonds1-1/2 cups (5 ounces) sifted confectioners’ sugar1 large egg white1 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a food processor, grind half the almonds until very fine. Remove and repeat with remaining almonds. Total ground nuts will yield 1-3/4 cups. Put all nuts and remaining ingredients in the food processor. Cover and process until a paste forms. Gather together and store, tightly sealed, in a plastic bag.