Italian Hazelnut Cookies Without Flour

10 servings

120 minutes

Either cookies or nut meringue. Air balls made from hazelnut flour, sugar and protein - very simple, fast and beautiful.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 350.5
• Proteins: 7.7g
• Fats: 22.7g
• Carbohydrates: 28.4g

Ingredients

• Hazelnut: 340 g
• Sugar: 1.3 glass
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Egg white: 4 pc
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, grind the nuts with sugar to a flour-like consistency. Transfer to a large bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hazelnut: 340 g
   • Sugar: 1.3 glass

3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the nut mixture. Then add vanilla.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg white: 4 pieces
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

4. Place the cookies on the trays in small piles, 5 cm apart.

5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes and carefully transfer to a rack.