Chocolate Almond Macaroons (cookies)

• 1 12 lbs almond paste
• 1 12 cups sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 12 cup cocoa
• 4 egg whites
• 2 cups sliced almonds

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Break Almond Paste into pebble-like pieces Combine all ingredients EXCEPT ALMOND SLICES in electric mixer on low speed until blended.
2. Increase to medium speed and mix for 2 minutes.
3. The dough will be sticky.
4. Have a bowl of water close by to dip your fingers in to keep dough from sticking to your hands while rolling.
5. Roll dough into 1 inch balls Roll dough balls into almond slices Place balls on a parchment lined (I prefer Silpat) cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
6. Lightly flatten tops of cookies.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
8. Leave on parchment until completely cooled.
9. Remove with metal spatula.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-almond-macaroons-cookies-92386 (may not work)