Recipe
Italian Almond Cookies
Posted by : unknown
Preparation time : 20 Min
Cooking time : 30 Min
Level of difficulty : Low
Ingredients
6 servings
- 150 gr almonds, lightly toasted
- 150gr hazelnuts, lightly toasted
- salt
- 4 egg whites
- 180 gr sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Cooking Tools: Food Processor/ Parchment paper
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 180C (350F). Place the almonds in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Run the blade until the almonds are coarsely ground
- Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites. Whip the egg whites until peaks are forming
- Add the sugar, the vanilla, the cinnamon and stir to combine
- Combine the almonds
- Place the mixture in a double boiler over medium heat and stir for about 15 minutes, until forming a soft but firm compound
- Line a cookie sheet or flat oven pan with parchment paper.
Form small balls the size of a walnut, place them on the pan approximately 5 cm apart.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden
