Ginger-Cream Meringue Sandwiches

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   Preheat oven to 300F.

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   Trace 50 (2-inch) circles on large sheets of parchment paper; place on baking sheets.

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   Set aside.

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   Place 3/4 cup of the almonds in food processor; pulse until finely chopped.

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   Set aside.

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   Beat egg whites with electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form.

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   Add sugar, 1 Tbsp.

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   at a time, beating until sugar is well blended and dissolved after each addition.

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   Gently stir in finely chopped almonds.

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    Spoon 1 Tbsp.

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    egg white mixture onto each parchment circle; lightly spread to edge of circle.

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    Top each with 3 or 4 of the remaining sliced almonds.

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    Bake 25 to 30 min.

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    or until meringues are golden brown.

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    (Meringues should lift easily off the paper and sound hollow when tapped.)

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    Cool completely.

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    Mix cream cheese, ginger and honey until well blended.

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    Spread about 2 tsp.

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    of the cream cheese mixture onto each of 25 meringues just before serving; top each with a second meringue to make sandwich.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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