easy ratafias
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RATAFIA BISCUITS "At last, when the cloth had been drawn and the King's health drunk in a glass of port suited to a very young head, they took their coffee and ratafia biscuits... in the great cabin." —The Yellow Admiral, p. 126 My husband and I were 'antiquing' and I purchased yet another cookbook: Cooking For Every Occasion, 1971. Tried this recipe. Very similar to macaroons; in fact, these are often referred to as Italian macaroons. They do NOT contain flour. I also reduced the amount of sugar as I wanted a 'not-so-sweet' cookie.... really quick & easy.
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yield
2 dozen
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For easy ratafias
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2egg-whites
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1/2 cwhite granulated sugar (orginial recipe called for 1 cup which might be needed if using fresh coconut)
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1/2 cinstant mashed potato flakes
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1 1/2 csweetened coconut flakes
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1/4 tspalmond flavoring (originial recipe called for a few drops of almond essence)
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1/4 tspcream of tartar (not in original recipe)
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pinch of salt
How To Make easy ratafias
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1Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tater until very stiff. Gradually add sugar; beat until thick and sugar is dissolved. Fold in potato flakes, coconut and almond flavoring. Place teaspoons of mixture on greased baking tray (sprayed w/Bakers Joy). Bake 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove to cooling rack.
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