Lady Fingers

Our favorite finger shaped cookies that is easy to make. Also known as sponge biscuits, these light and soft biscuits are shaped like large fingers but you can also shape them as oval.

To make lady fingers; Beat egg whites, gradually adding sugar until stiff but not dry. Beat egg yolks, 1 cup confectioner’s sugar and vanilla until thick. Fold yolk mixture unto beaten whites very gently. Fold in flour carefully. Drop batter from spoon to form “finger shapes” about 2 1/2 inches apart on oiled cookie sheet. Bake until lightly browned at 350 °F for from 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from sheet. Roll in 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar. Keep moist by storing with a slice of bread. To see the complete recipe with lists of ingredients in exact measurements, continue reading

How to Make Lady Fingers

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Pastries Recipe

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 32 pcs

Ingredients

  

• 3 eggs separated and beaten
• 3/4 cup sifted flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 cup sifted confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

 

How to make Lady Fingers:

• Beat egg whites, gradually adding sugar until stiff but not dry.
• Beat egg yolks, 1 cup confectioner's sugar and vanilla until thick.
• Fold yolk mixture unto beaten whites very gently. Fold in flour carefully.
• Drop batter from spoon to form "finger shapes" about 2 1/2 inches apart on oiled cookie sheet.
• Bake until lightly browned at 350 °F for from 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from sheet. Roll in 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar.
• Keep moist by storing with a slice of bread. Yield: 32 lady fingers.