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Cookie - Dessert

This is a Puerto Rican recipe. The meringues are as light as a cloud and not messy, you can make a lot of them, and they have a hint of lemon.

Brief

Servings: 50

Yield: 50 cookies

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Ingredients

4 egg whites

1 pinch salt

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

1 ⅓ cups sugar

½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

Chef John's Almond Biscotti

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large clean glass or metal bowl whip the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until they can hold a soft peak. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Fold in the lemon zest. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven or until they peel off of the sheet without resistance. Cool on wire racks then store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutritional Information

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Servings Per Recipe:50

Calories: 22

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.3g 1%

Carbohydrates: 5.4g 2%

Sugars: 5.3g

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg

Folate: 0.1mcg

Calcium: 0.3mg

Magnesium: 0.3mg

Potassium: 7mg

Sodium: 4.4mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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