Hazelnut and Almond Cookies

This northern Italian cookie is crispy on the outside and chewy within, with a nice nutty flavor.

• Calories: 94 Calories

Ingredients

• 8 egg whites
• 1.75 cups white sugar
• 2.5 cups hazelnuts, skinned and chopped
• 2.5 cups chopped almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease cookies sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Add sugar and beat until mixture is thick and white. Stir in chopped almonds and chopped hazelnuts.

Step 3

Pour mixture into saucepan over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until thick and beige, about 10 minutes. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.

Step 4

Bake about 20 minutes, until cookies are dry to the touch. Let cool on wire rack.