Categories: Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, whites only
• 3/4 C ground almond meal
• 2/3 C icing sugar
• 3 1/2 T granulated sugar
• food colouring if desired

Directions

1. Process ground almonds and icing sugar 30 – 60 seconds, to combine.

2. Whisk egg whites until frothy, then increase speed and beat until soft peaks form (approx 2 minutes).

3. Gradually beat in granulated sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form.

4. Add food colouring if using.

5. Fold in half almond/sugar mixture, sift remainder and mix in.

6. Pipe onto paper-lined tray, let stand 15-30 minutes.

7. Bake in pre-heated oven at 180oC for 11-12 minutes, rotating pan halfway through cooking.

8. Fill when cold.

9. Best left 24 hours before eating.

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