Date Macarons in Microwave

Prep time: 30 mins

Cooking Time: 31 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 230 gms chopped dates
• 230 gms slivered almonds
• 2 egg whites
• ¼ cup corn starch
• ¼ cup stevia

Preparation:

1. Place dates and almonds in a grinder. Pulse about 10 times until dates and nuts are finely chopped.
2. Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until foamy, about 3 min.
3. Gradually add stevia and beat on high speed until very thick and soft peaks form, about 3 mins.
4. Select convection mode & preheat oven to 170°C. Grease or line baking tray with parchment paper.
5. Fold dates and almonds into egg whites. Drop 2 tbsp mixture, 2 inches apart on prepared baking tray.
6. Set 25 minutes at 160°C and bake until golden brown.
7. Let cool 10 mins on baking sheet; remove with a metal spatula and cool on a wire rack. The cookies will be crisp then soften upon storage.
8. Store in an airtight container.