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Italian Almond Meringue Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these classic Italian Almond Meringue Cookies, featuring crisp, airy meringue studded with toasted slivered almonds. Lightly sweet and fragranced with almond extract and lemon juice, these cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion and showcase a traditional baking method that results in a delicate, crunchy texture.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 4 Egg Whites (Room Temperature)
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Almond Extract
  • 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds

Instructions

  1. Toast Almonds: Pour the slivered almonds into a hot, dry pan and toss until golden brown. Remove from the pan and allow them to cool to room temperature.
  2. Begin Whipping Egg Whites: Slowly whip the egg whites until they start to foam, preparing the meringue base.
  3. Add Flavorings: Incorporate the pinch of salt, almond extract, and lemon juice, then increase the mixer speed to high.
  4. Incorporate Sugar: Slowly pour in the sugar while whipping the mixture on high speed for 10 minutes until stiff peaks form and the mixture becomes glossy.
  5. Fold in Almonds: Gently fold the cooled toasted almonds into the meringue to evenly distribute them without deflating the mixture.
  6. Pipe Mounds: Spoon the meringue into a piping bag with a wide opening and pipe 2 tablespoon-sized mounds onto a parchment-lined sheet pan, spacing them apart.
  7. Bake: Place the sheet pan in a preheated oven at 225°F (107°C) and bake for two hours until the meringues are dry and crisp.
  8. Cool and Store: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the pan. Store them in an airtight container and consume within one week for optimal freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites are at room temperature to achieve maximum volume when whipping.
  • Do not rush the baking time; low and slow is key to drying the meringue without browning.
  • Use a wide piping tip or simply spoon the meringue if a piping bag is unavailable.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature away from moisture.

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