French Almond Financiers

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

2. 2

   Butter and flour 12 financier or barquette molds (available at specialty kitchenware stores).

3. 3

   Place on a baking sheet, if necessary.

4. 4

   Mix the almonds, sugar, and salt together.

5. 5

   Heat the butter over low heat, just until melted.

6. 6

   Whisk the egg whites until they are frothy but barely thickened.

7. 7

   Add the butter, egg whites, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and fold together.

8. 8

   Divide the batter among the molds, filling halfway.

9. 9

   Bake for about 12 minutes, or until they spring back when pressed lightly.

10. 10

    Cool briefly, remove from the molds onto a wire rack, and cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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