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