Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
Utensils
Preparation step by step
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 18 minutes per tray of 20 cookies
Rest time: None required
Total cooking time: About 25-30 minutes
STEP 1:
Start by preheating your oven to 180°C to prepare for baking the cookies.
STEP 2:
In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with part of the sugar until you achieve a creamy mixture.
STEP 3:
Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold in the remaining sugar to obtain a firm meringue.
STEP 4:
Carefully add the whipped egg whites to the egg yolk mixture, making sure not to break them.
STEP 5:
Gently fold in the sifted flour so as not to deflate the mixture, ensuring you achieve a smooth batter.
STEP 6:
Using a piping bag, pipe sticks of batter onto a tray lined with parchment paper.
STEP 7:
Finally, sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar before placing them in the oven to bake.
STEP 8:
Bake for about 18 minutes, until they are golden. Allow to cool before enjoying.
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