Tuile Leaves

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Line a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat (such as Silpat).
3. 3
   Put egg white and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
4. 4
   Mix on medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Reduce speed to low.
6. 6
   Add flour and salt; mix until just combined.
7. 7
   Add butter, cream, and almond extract; mix 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Place a 4 1/4-inch leaf stencil in corner of baking sheet.
9. 9
   Using a small offset spatula, spread batter in a thin layer over stencil.
10. 10
    Carefully lift stencil.
11. 11
    Repeat, filling sheet with leaves.
12. 12
    Bake until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
13. 13
    Lift cookies with a small offset spatula, and quickly drape over a rolling pin to cool.
14. 14
    Repeat with remaining batter.
15. 15
    Cookies can be stored between layers of parchment in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.