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Small Batch Ladyfingers

Bake delicious homemade Ladyfingers in a small batch! Perfect for tiramisu, trifles, or as a sweet snack. Easy, quick, and flavorful.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Cool10 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Keyword: cookies, ladyfingers
Servings: 8 cookies
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ½ tablespoons sugar , divided
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
    Carefully separate the egg, placing the yolk in one bowl and the white in another.
  • With a hand mixer or large whisk, beat the egg white until it becomes foamy. Gradually add ½ tablespoon of sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is glossy.
  • In a different bowl, whip the egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  • Gently fold half of the whipped egg white into the yolk mixture. Then, carefully fold in the flour and baking powder.
  • Fold in the remaining egg white, being careful to maintain the mixture's lightness.
  • Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip, or use a medium-sized plastic bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter onto a small baking sheet in 3-inch long strips, spaced about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake for 7-8 minutes.

Notes

Egg Separation: Ensure no yolk mixes with the egg whites. Even a small amount of yolk can prevent the whites from whipping up properly.
Gradual Sugar Addition: Slowly add sugar to the egg whites. This method gives the sugar enough time to dissolve completely.
Gentle Folding: Carefully fold the egg whites into the yolks. Be gentle to maintain the volume and prevent the whites from deflating.
Drop Cookie Method: For an alternative shape, try making round ladyfingers. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop the batter onto a cookie sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. This method creates cookies perfect for dipping into coffee or custard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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