Financiers

Ingredientes

• 1/2 cup (113g/1 stick) unsalted butter (plus more for greasing the pan)
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (75g) almond flour
• 1/3 cup (50g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 large egg whites
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• small pieces of fruit (I used raspberries cut in half)
• chopped nuts (I used chopped almond slices)
• powdered sugar for dusting

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F and butter a 24-unit mini muffin pan (or a 12-unit mini muffin pan baked in two batches).

2. 2

   Melt the butter in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Stir until completely melted and set aside to cool.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, toss together the sugar, almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and extracts for 1-2 minutes on high until frothy.

5. 5

   Gently stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.

6. 6

   Add the melted butter and gently mix until all the butter is incorporated.

7. 7

   Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon. Add toppings if using.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy around the edges. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer the financiers to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.