These Spiced Almond Meringues offer a delightful contrast of textures, combining the airy crispness of a classic meringue with the hearty crunch of ground almonds. The warm aroma of cinnamon weaves through the sweet egg whites, creating a sophisticated yet simple dessert. Perfect for an afternoon tea or as an elegant addition to a holiday cookie platter, these treats are vegetarian-friendly and rely on pantry staples. They are best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch, making them a wonderful last-minute dessert option that feels indulgent without requiring complex techniques or exotic ingredients.
Spiced Almond Meringues
Description
These Spiced Almond Meringues offer a delightful contrast of textures, combining the airy crispness of a classic meringue with the hearty crunch of ground almonds. The warm aroma of cinnamon weaves through the sweet egg whites, creating a sophisticated yet simple dessert. Perfect for an afternoon tea or as an elegant addition to a holiday cookie platter, these treats are vegetarian-friendly and rely on pantry staples. They are best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch, making them a wonderful last-minute dessert option that feels indulgent without requiring complex techniques or exotic ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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Grease a baking sheet generously with butter or solid margarine.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the egg white and a pinch of cream of tartar; beat until foamy.
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Gradually add the sugar to the egg white mixture, beating continuously until stiff peaks form.
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Mix the ground cinnamon with the sugar before adding, or fold the cinnamon directly into the meringue.
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Gently fold the ground almonds into the meringue mixture until evenly distributed.
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Drop the mixture by level tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cookies are a pale beige color.
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Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before removing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 18
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 367.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.5g40%
- Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
- Cholesterol 8.1mg3%
- Sodium 24.5mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 29.9g10%
- Dietary Fiber 6.3g26%
- Sugars 17.0g
- Protein 10.0g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and grease-free when whipping the egg whites to ensure they reach stiff peaks.
Ground almonds can be made by pulsing raw almonds in a food processor, but be careful not to over-process them into almond butter.
These meringues are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their crisp texture. Avoid storing in humid environments.
For a variation, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg whites for extra aroma.
