Hazelnut Espresso Cookies Recipe
Bonus Recipe from "Clean Eating"
Perfect for after dinner or with a relaxing cup of afternoon coffee these sweetly fragrant baked delights will be a favorite with java addicts and cookie monsters alike. A hint of orange zest makes these treats something to smile about.
Ingredients
- 2 cups hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 3/4 cup rapadura sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F Place racks in center of oven.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place sugar, salt, espresso powder and nuts in food processor and process until fine. Transfer mixture to mixing bowl.
- In another bowl beat egg whites until stiff.
- Fold nut mixture gently into egg whites. Add vanilla and orange zest and mix until blended.
- Spoon batter onto cookie sheets but don't crowd.
- Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden on top.
Add Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 18gCalories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 6.6gProtein: 1.8gFat: 5.5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 46.1mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 5.4g
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