Description
These 3 simple ingredient cookies come from the cookbook Baking Yesteryear, where their name comes from their interesting texture. Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, these cookies supposedly have the texture of eating Styrofoam? If that doesn't sound appealing, then think of these more as single almond macaroon cookies without any filling, or as a peanut butter flavored meringue cookie. I've swapped the granulated sugar for granulated monk fruit, and substituted in any nut butter I want. The original is peanut butter, but try almond butter for an amaretti cookie vibe.
Time
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Total Time:
32 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.13
Ingredients
Serving(s)
- 1 large Egg whites
- 6 tbsp Granulated monk fruit
- 1/4 cup Natural peanut butter
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 325F, and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
- Separate the white from the yolk of a large egg
- In a large metal or glass bowl with a hand mixer, beat the egg white until you have stiff peaks. Gradually add the granulated sweetener 1 tbsp (12.5 g) at a time, until fully incorporated, and you have stiff glossy peaks
- If necessary, microwave your nut butter for 30 seconds to soften. Carefully fold the nut butter into the meringue with a silicone spatula, trying to deflate it as little as possible. Leave some streaks of white for contrast
- Dollop the mixture onto your sheet using a spoon
- Bake for about 12 minutes at 325F, or until lightly browned. Note that should still feel very soft to the touch. Cool completely on the sheet before removing. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer
Notes
- Carton egg whites are not recommended, as they will not beat up as well. Reserve the yolk for something else, like scrambled eggs or Greek Yogurt Hollandaise Sauce
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 2.4g (3%
3 % of Daily Value (78 g)
)
Saturated Fat: 0.4g (2%
2 % of Daily Value (20 g)
)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3g
Sodium: 24mg (1%
1 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)
)
Total Carbohydrate: 6.8g (2%
2 % of Daily Value (275 g)
)
Fiber: 0.4g (1%
1 % of Daily Value (28 g)
)
Net Carbs: 0.6g
Total Sugar: 0.3g
Sugar Alcohol: 5.8g
Protein: 1.5g (3%
3 % of Daily Value (50 g)
)
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Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)
)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)
)
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Calcium: 3mg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)
)
Iron: 0.08mg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (18 mg)
)
Magnesium: 9mg (2%
2 % of Daily Value (420 mg)
)
Potassium: 35mg (1%
1 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)
)
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8.4
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