Ugly But Good Cookies are a delicious and traditional Italian specialty. They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, with an incredible aroma of toasted hazelnuts that spreads while sipping a cup of coffee or hot tea. These cookies are perfect to share with friends and family, or to give as a gift in an elegant gift package.
The quantities are for 20 cookies
Toast and finely chop the hazelnuts
Beat the egg whites until stiff and gradually fold in the chopped hazelnuts, sugar, and just a pinch of vanilla
Place the mixture in a non-stick pan and cook over low heat for about half an hour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon
Remove from heat and drop spoonfuls of the mixture, spaced apart, onto a well-buttered and floured baking sheet
Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for about 40 minutes, avoiding opening the door
Remove, let cool, and detach the cookies with a spatula
Cookie mold
Oven
The cookies keep perfectly in an airtight container for about a week.
These cookies are typical of the Piedmont region in Italy.
Italia, Piemonte
| Energy (kcal) | 398.39 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 35.78 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 35.01 |
| Fat (g) | 24.82 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 1.61 |
| Protein (g) | 8.45 |
| Fiber (g) | 3.14 |
| Sale (g) | 0.05 |
