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Set your oven to 300°F, and use the convection setting if possible. Cover two big baking sheets with parchment paper and keep them handy.
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Start by separating the yolks from the whites. Toss the whites into a mixer with a whisk attachment, add cream of tartar, then let it mix on high until stiff peaks form. Put it aside in a fresh bowl.
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Pop the cream cheese into the empty mixer bowl and whip it smooth. Add yolks one at a time, mixing after each. Scrape the sides to get it smooth, then stir in salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
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Carefully fold the stiff whites into the yolk batter. Don’t overmix—you want it to stay fluffy. Scoop 1/4 cup at a time onto the baking sheets and form 4-inch rounds, leaving a bit of space between each.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes on convect or up to 30 minutes in a regular oven. The outside should be golden and firm, with no wobble in the middle. Let it sit on the sheets to cool, then dig in!