Ladyfingers

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350º. Grease and flour cookie sheet.

2. 2

   Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.

3. 3

   Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   Beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup granulated sugar in medium bowl on medium speed about 3 minutes or until thick and lemon colored.

5. 5

   Stir in remaining ingredients except powdered sugar.

6. 6

   Fold egg yolk mixture into egg white mixture.

7. 7

   Place batter in decorating bag with #9 tip or in cookie press with #32 tip.

8. 8

   Form 3-inch fingers about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set and light brown.

10. 10

    Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

11. 11

    Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar while warm.