| 1 | In a mixing bowl crumble almond paste. |
| 2 | Gradually add sugar. |
| 3 | Add 2 egg whites to almond paste mixture. |
| 4 | Beat until smooth (dough will be stiff). |
| 5 | Insert large star tube in pastry bag. |
| 6 | Fill with dough. |
| 7 | Using a slight swirling motion, squeeze dough onto well-greased cookie sheet. |
| 8 | Lift tube ?inch from pan until dough breaks easily. |
| 9 | Or, drop dough from teaspoon on well-greased cookie sheet. |
| 10 | Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes. |
| 11 | Immediately remove from pan, cool on rack, and ice with midori icing. |
| 12 | Makes 3 dozen cookies. |
| 13 | Midori icing: mix icing ingredients together until spreadable |
