Description
Enjoy the rich, nutty flavor of these Gluten Free Hazelnut Cookies. They are simple to prepare, and their delightful taste makes them perfect for snacks or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Hazelnuts (9 oz, roasted and skins removed)
- Caster/Superfine Sugar (½ cup + 2 tsp)
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
- Egg Whites (2 large, at room temperature)
- Icing/Powdered Sugar (3 tbsp, sifted if necessary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pulse hazelnuts in a food processor until resembling a fine meal.
- Combine ground hazelnuts and caster sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk egg whites in a separate bowl until frothy, then add vanilla extract.
- Fold the hazelnut-sugar mixture into the egg whites gently until combined.
- Scoop rounded portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Dust cooled cookies with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure hazelnuts are roasted and skins are removed for the best flavor.
Use room-temperature egg whites for better volume while whisking.
Cookies can be frozen for up to three months; reheat at 300°F (150°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg