Ingredients
4 free-range egg whites
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
150g caster sugar
110g plain flour
65g unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp natural vanilla extract
Black food colouring
28 paper messages
Method
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Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced (200°C conventional). Line an oven tray with baking paper. Put egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk on medium speed until foamy. Add sugar 1 Tbsp at a time, mixing until soft peaks form.
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Sift flour over, then add butter and vanilla. Fold in gently until just smooth. Add food colouring to desired tint.
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Spread cookie dough into 10cm discs up to 2mm thick, and put about 4 on prepared tray, well spaced. Bake for 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. While warm, place message in centre, lift and fold over. Cool in shape in a muffin tin. Store cookies in airtight container.
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