Almendradas Cupcakes

Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

• 3 cups sliced almonds
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 5 egg whites

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Toast almonds under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking constantly. Allow to cool.
3. Place in food processor and chop until powder. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar, orange zest and cinnamon to a mixing bowl and stir in almond powder.
4. In a separate bowl, whip eggs whites to firm peaks. Fold into almond mixture.
5. Grease a 12-cups muffin pan and fill each cup.
6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until a wooden pick comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool before serving.