Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Almond and Hazelnut Meringue Cookies

Light and sweet with a hint of almond and crunch of hazelnut. Such a delight to gobble down.

Ingredients:
-2 egg whites (approx. 60g)
-100g sugar
-1 tsp almond extract
-sliced almonds
-hazelnuts
-pinch of cream of tartar

What to Do:
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until fluffy. Add sugar and beat until stiff, fold in almond extract. Sprinkle sliced almonds onto a baking sheet. With a pastry fitted with a star tip, pipe egg whites directly on the almonds. Top each off with a hazelnut. Bake at 325’f for 20 mins, then reduce heat to 250’F and bake for another 30 mins or until light and dry.

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