Mandorlini del ponte

Mandorlini del ponte are Italian meringue cookies originating from Ferrara. Their name refers to a bridge in the port city of Pontelagoscuro. The cookies are made with egg whites, flour, almonds, sugar, and butter. When properly prepared, mandorlini del Ponte should be crackly and dry, and their texture is achieved by whipping the egg whites in a bowl that is placed over simmering water.