Flourless Hazelnut Cookies
4 servings
45 minutes
Nut cookies without flour are a delightful treat inspired by traditional American cuisine. Its roots trace back to recipes where flour is replaced with nuts, creating a unique texture and rich nutty flavor. Roasted hazelnuts give the cookies a deep aroma, while brown sugar adds caramel sweetness. Vanilla extract provides a refined aftertaste, and the airy structure of egg whites makes them light and fragile. These cookies pair perfectly with coffee or hot chocolate, and their exquisite taste makes them an excellent option for festive treats. They are suitable for those seeking a gluten-free alternative and become the perfect sweet for nut lovers. A simple recipe and minimal ingredients are the key to their perfection.
1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2
Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Hazelnut: 120 g
3
Grind 100 g of nuts with sugar in a blender.
- Hazelnut: 120 g
- Brown sugar: 40 g
4
Add vanilla extract and 1 egg white and continue to beat until smooth.
- Vanilla extract: 0.5 teaspoon
- Egg white: 2 pieces
5
Whisk the second egg white and add it to the nut mixture.
- Egg white: 2 pieces
6
Increase the oven temperature to 200°C.
7
Line a baking tray with parchment paper, spoon 12-16 cookies from the nut mixture at a sufficient distance apart, and slightly flatten them.
8
Insert 2-3 nuts into each cookie.
- Hazelnut: 120 g
9
Bake for 10–15 minutes until golden brown, then cool.