Almond Wafers
For a flaky and delicious dessert, try these almond wafers that pair well with an after-dinner cup of coffee or atop a heavenly ice cream sundae!
Notes
Try adding a dash of vanilla extract or grated citrus zest to the mixture.
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Ingredients
- 4 ounce unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 3 1/2 tablespoon flaked almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Beat the butter and sugar together in a mix master until pale and well creamed, or try it by hand, it's a hell of a workout.
- Fold in the flour and egg whites by hand until thoroughly combined.
- Set aside in the refrigerator for an hour or 2 (the mixture will keep well refrigerated for several weeks).
- Bring the mix to room temperature and line a baking tray with non-stick or silicone paper.
- Using a small palette knife or the back of a dessert spoon, spread the mix out into small even discs, about 4 inches in diameter and about 2 millimeters thick.
- Sprinkle each wafer with about 9 or 10 flaked almonds and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Check to see if the tray needs to be turned as some ovens have hot spots.
- As each wafer becomes golden, remove to a wire rack to cool with a spatula. The thicker wafers may need a few minutes more.