Brutti ma Buoni

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    20

  • Calories

    97 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Brutti ma Buoni

Brutti ma Buoni cookies are traditional Italian cookies made with hazelnuts and meringue, with a crispy exterior and a soft, nutty center.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 200 g peeled toasted hazelnuts approx 1 ½ cups
  • 2 medium-large egg whites approx 80 g/2.2 oz in total
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • 170 g sugar approx ¾ cup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 150°C / 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place roasted hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse them until some are coarsely chopped and the remaining are finely chopped.
  3. In a large clean bowl, beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt with a hand mixer, until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy. 
  4. Add the hazelnuts into the meringue mixture, and very gently mix with a spatula to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Pour the meringue mixture into a low and wide saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring gently for about 5 minutes. This process will dry the meringue, making the cookies crisp and crumbly after baking; otherwise, they will stay chewy.
  6. Use a spoon or a small cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
  7. Bake the brutti ma buoni cookies for about 30 minutes, or until they have a crispy surface and a nice light golden color. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then serve.

Notes

  • US Cups: US Cups amounts are provided, or click on the button "US Customary" for fluid/ ounce amounts. Please note that I use grams for all my baking recipes because they're accurate and offer consistent results.
  • Hazelnuts: if you're using unpeeled hazelnuts, after roasting them, transfer them to a ziplock bag, and rub them from the outside to remove the skins. 
  • Baking: The baking time for these cookies should be between 25-30 minutes, but every oven is different. Check the cookies a few minutes early to make sure they're not browning too much. The tops should look dry, slightly puffed, and lightly golden.
  • Storage tips: Store your hazelnut meringue cookies in an airtight container or sealed jar. Keep them in a cool spot in your kitchen for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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