Ingredients
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground cloves2 large egg whites, room temperature2 tablespoons molasses1 cup pearl or coarse sugar
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. Crumble almond paste into a food processor; add sugar, baking cocoa and spices. Pulse until combined. Add egg whites and molasses; process until smooth.
Drop by tablespoonfuls into pearl sugar; roll to coat. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
