Gluten free almond financiers

465 °F

Ingredients

  • 75 grams de almond powder
  • 90 grams butter
  • 150 grams confectioner's sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • Optional : a few drops of almond extract

Preparation

  • 1. Preheat oven to 465°F
  • 2. In a big bowl, mix flour, confectioner's sugar and almond powder.
  • 3. Add the egg whites while mixing well mix well.
  • 4. In a saucepan (or you can use your microwave but not on strong settings), melt butter, pay attention not to color it. Let cool and add to the previous mix.
  • 5. If you want a more pronounced almond flavor, add a few almond extract drops.
  • 6. Fill the financier tins (usually rectangle-shaped, but it doesn't really matter as long as they are not too deep!)
  • 7. Bake for 5 minutes, then lower temperature to 355°F and let it cook for 10 more minutes or until the financiers start looking golden!