In keeping with the walnut theme, I thought you might enjoy this French Walnut Meringue recipe. They are perfect with tea or to take on a spring picnic.
Ingredients:
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup water
2 medium egg whites
3 dashes of green food coloring
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of walnuts, finely ground
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water; place over moderate heat.
Stir the mixture constantly until it begins to boil. Cook until candy thermometer registers 265°F.
While the syrup is cooking, grease cookie sheets with unsalted shortening (or spray with a nonstick cooking spray)
Preheat your oven to 250°F.
Beat the egg whites in a small bowl until stiff, but not dry.
Add the green food coloring to the syrup.
Pour the syrup into the egg whites in a thin stream, beating constantly with an electric mixer. Continue beating until mixture is stiff.
Add the vanilla extract and ground walnuts.
Drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove the cookies from the sheets and allow to cool on wire racks.
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