Almond Macaroons

Almond Macaroons 1 (8 ounce) can almond paste 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup egg whites, from 2 to 3 eggs In a mixing bowl, cut almond paste into small pieces. Blend with sugar. Add egg whites and beat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until mixture is smooth. Drop by tablespoons onto baking sheets lined with brown paper. Leave about 1 inch space between each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on pan. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. Hint: If cookies stick, dampen the back of the paper with a moist cloth. After a few minutes, remove cookies from the paper. Yield: 2 dozen half dollar size cookies.