Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          whole blanched almonds
   1 1/2  cups          confectioner's sugar -- sifted
   1                    egg white
   1      teaspoon      almond extract
     1/4  teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

Grind the almonds, a portion at a time, in an electric blender or food chopper, using the fine blades. Combine with confectioner's sugar, egg white, almond extract and salt. Work to a stiff paste. Refrigerate in an air tight container or plastic ba