Almond Meringue Kisses ( Kitchen Aid)

Another recipe that came with my Kitchen Aid stand mixer.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• 3  egg whites
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 2  cups  sliced almonds

Directions

1. Place egg whites in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and wire whip to mixer. Gradually turn to speed 10 and whip about 2 minutes, or until soft peaks form.
2. Reduce to Speed 4 and gradually add sugar, beating about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Add almond extract. Turn to Speed 10 and whip 1/1/2 minutes, or until very stiff. Fold in almonds with rubber spatula.
3. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased and floured or parchment paper-covered baking sheets. Bakeat 325 for 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.