Ingredients
ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
- nuts, e.g. pecans; ground1 cup
- seeded dates, ground1 cup
- granulated sugar, white1/2 cup
- egg white3
- salt1/2 tsp
- cream1 tbsp
- flour1 cup
- baking powder1 tsp
- powdered sugar1 1/2 cup
- lemon juice1/4 cup
- vanilla extract1 tsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Grind the nuts and dates; sift in the granular sugar.
In another bowl, whip egg whites until stiff.
Gradually add the sugar mixture, whipping constantly. Fold in the cream.
Sift the flour, then re-sift the flour with the baking powder. Fold into the egg mixture.
Grease and flour a baking sheet.
Pat dough ½-inch thick on the baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
Mix confectioner's sugar with lemon juice and vanilla in a blender.
When the cookies are still hot, spread the glaze over them.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
