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Homemade Ladyfinger Cookies: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

A delightful recipe for homemade ladyfinger cookies, perfect for desserts and coffee pairings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and vanilla extract until pale and fluffy. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.
  4. Sift the flour over the egg mixture and carefully fold it in until just combined. Be gentle to retain the airiness.
  5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 3-inch long strips onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a flavored twist, add a teaspoon of almond extract to the egg yolk mixture.
  • To make chocolate ladyfingers, replace 2 tablespoons of flour with unsweetened cocoa powder.

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