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Spiced Almond Meringues

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 18
Calories: 367.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
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
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Egg White
  • 1 pinch Cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Almonds -- ground
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. 2
    Grease a baking sheet generously with butter or solid margarine.
  3. 3
    In a mixing bowl, combine the egg white and a pinch of cream of tartar; beat until foamy.
  4. 4
    Gradually add the sugar to the egg white mixture, beating continuously until stiff peaks form.
  5. 5
    Mix the ground cinnamon with the sugar before adding, or fold the cinnamon directly into the meringue.
  6. 6
    Gently fold the ground almonds into the meringue mixture until evenly distributed.
  7. 7
    Drop the mixture by level tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. 8
    Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cookies are a pale beige color.
  9. 9
    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.

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