Brutti ma Buoni cookies

Step by step: Brutti ma Buoni cookies

• Step1

  Place 350 grams (10.5 oz) of almonds or hazelnuts on a sheet tray and bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely.

• Step2

  Coarsely chop half of the nuts, and grind the other half into fine powder.

• Step3

  Place 4 egg whites in a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment. add a pinch of salt and whip on medium speed until soft peaks form. Increase to high speed and gradually add 300 grams (12 oz) of sugar and 10 grams (2 teaspoons) of vanilla sugar.

• Step4

  Gently fold the nuts into the meringue.

• Step5

  Use two spoons to scoop evenly spaced cookies of the same size onto a parchment paper lined sheet tray.

• Step6

  Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, cool and serve with tea or coffee. Enjoy! Please visit our website for coconut macaroons, peanut butter cookies and more great recipes!