cookAniseed-Almond Meringues

Licoricey meringues From: bonappetit.com Makes 16

1 tablespoon aniseed, plus more
4 large egg whites
2/3 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup powdered sugar
½ cup sliced skin-on almonds

Preheat oven to 200°. Toast 1 Tbsp. aniseed in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; let cool. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat egg whites until frothy, about 1 minute.

With motor running, gradually add granulated sugar and beat until medium peaks form, 8–10 minutes. Then gradually add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes longer. Fold in aniseed.

Spoon meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, top with almonds and more aniseed, and bake until dry, 2–2½ hours. Turn off heat and let cool in oven.

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