Directions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4.
2. 2. Line three cookie sheets with parchment paper.
3. 3. Sift the flour and salt into a medium bowl.
4. 4. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until frothy.
5. 5. With mixer at high speed, gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form,
6. 6. Use a large rubber spatula to fold in the candied peel and dry ingredients.
7. 7. With mixer at high speed, beat the egg yolks in a small bowl until frothy.
8. 8. Fold the beaten egg yolks into the batter.
9. 9. Drop teaspoons of the dough 2 inches (5 cm) apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
10. 10. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
11. 11. Bake, one batch at a time, for 10-12 minutes, or until pale gold.
12. 12. Cool on the sheets until the cookies firm slightly.
13. 13. Transfer to racks to finish cooling.