Meringue Disks

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter and lightly flour two baking sheets.
3. 3
   Trace two eight-inch circles on each sheet.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, mix the ground almonds, two cups of the sugar and the cornstarch.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they are frothy.
7. 7
   Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating constantly until the egg whites are stiff but not dry.
8. 8
   Sprinkle some of the almond mixture on the egg whites and fold in.
9. 9
   Repeat until all the almond mixture is incorporated.
10. 10
    Fill a pastry bag fitted with a round No.
11. 11
    4 tip with the meringue.
12. 12
    On the baking sheets, squeeze the meringue around the rim of a traced circle.
13. 13
    Work toward the center in a circular motion until the entire circle is filled in.
14. 14
    Repeat with the remaining circles.
15. 15
    Bake for 45 minutes, or until the meringue is golden and crisp.