Nut-Filled Meringue Cookies
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 100 g butter (softened)
- 80 g sour cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 30 g sugar
- ~240 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
For the Filling:
- 1 egg white
- 40 g sugar
- 100 g chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp sugar + vanilla extract)
Additional Items:
Parchment paper, rolling pin, round cookie cutter, wire rack
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg yolk and sour cream.
Gradually mix in flour and baking powder until just combined.
Chill dough in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
2. Make the Filling:
Whip egg white and salt to stiff peaks.
Gradually add sugar and vanilla sugar until glossy.
Fold in chopped nuts.
3. Assemble Cookies:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Roll dough to 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick and cut into circles.
Add a dollop of nut meringue filling to each circle.
4. Bake and Cool:
Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden.
Cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Enjoy these crisp, nutty delights!