Egg White & Almond Cookies. Egg white is the clear liquid (also called the albumen or the glair/glaire) contained within an egg. In a fertilized egg, they act as a protective layer to defend a growing chicken from harmful bacteria. When you're whipping up a recipe that calls for egg yolks only, don't waste the whites. You can use egg whites for a variety of recipes, from meatballs to meringues. Using up leftover egg whites also prevents food waste, a commendable goal for any home cook.
Egg whites are a healthy alternative to whole eggs for people concerned about cholesterol.
They provide protein, potassium and other essential minerals.
Egg whites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
You can have Egg White & Almond Cookies using 5 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Egg White & Almond Cookies
- Prepare 2 of Egg Whites.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of Caster Sugar *can be 1/4 cup or 1/3 cup.
- It's 1 pinch of Salt.
- You need 1/2 cup of Almond Meal.
- It's 1/2 cup of coarsely chopped Roasted Almonds.
The reason that liquid egg whites pour differently than the viscous white you separate from a yolk at home is due to the pasteurization process (i.e., they're treated with mild heat to eliminate pathogens) in manufacturing, Kubiak says. After the eggs are broken and separated, the whites go through pasteurization in stainless-steel tubes. Being enriched with plenty of nutrients and low cholesterol content, consuming an egg white is a safe option for people with cardiovascular problems as increased cholesterol levels can contribute to stroke or heart attack. You might be wondering what to do with egg whites when you're left with extra.
Egg White & Almond Cookies step by step
- Preheat oven to 120°C for crispy cookies. Line a baking tray with baking paper. *Note: Bake at slightly higher temperature for shorter time to make soft cookies..
- Beat Egg Whites, using an electric mixer, until soft peaks form. Add Salt and gradually add Caster Sugar, beating well, until thick and glossy. Add Almond Meal and chopped Roasted Almonds, and gently mix to combine..
- Place heaped tablespoonfuls of mixture on the baking paper. You should be able to make about 16 cookies. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool. The longer you bake, the crispier the cookies would be..
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