Serves: 5
Combine ground almonds, sugar, egg whites, vanilla and almond essence in a mixing bowl.
Beat mixture with electric whisk on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
Let mixture rest for 5 minutes while you prepare baking trays with non stick baking paper and pre heat oven to 180 C.
Spoon mixture into a piping bag with a 1 cm plain tube.
Pipe mixture onto the baking paper in a circular motion to form a biscuit.
Place one blanched almond on top of each biscuit and bake for about 12 – 15 minutes or until tops are lightly brown.
Remove from the oven, leave to cool for a few minutes before placing on a wire rack to cool.