Ladyfingers

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 350F
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   Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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   Using a clean bowl and beaters, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
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   With mixer running, slowly add sugar and beat until whites hold stiff peaks.
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   Set aside.
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   Combine next 3 ingredients (egg yolks, vanilla, salt) in another bowl and beat with electric mixer until pale yellow and thickened.
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   Fold beaten egg whites into yolks until just combined.
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   Fold in flour.
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   Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2 inch tip.
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    N.B.
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    I think I've also seen a cookie press used to form these.
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    Pipe mixture into finger shapes 4-5 inches in length, spacing about 2 inches apart.
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    Sprinkle with additional sugar.
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    Bake 10-12 minutes until very lightly golden in color.
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    Alternative for pastry bag:
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    Fill a large sealable plastic storage bag with mixture, squeezing bag to remove all air before sealing.
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    Using scissors, cut off bottom corner to make a 1/2 inch hole.
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