ReceptnaptárAlmond or hazelnut kisses
Almond or hazelnut kisses are the simplest flourless tea cookies: crisp outside, chewy and soft inside. Old recipes used granulated sugar; today icing sugar makes them much smoother. They are flour-free, so people avoiding gluten can eat them.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Preheat the oven to 160 °C (145 °C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Whip the egg whites with a mixer until frothy, then gradually add half of the icing sugar spoon by spoon until you have a stiff, glossy foam.
- Fold in the ground almonds (or hazelnuts), the remaining icing sugar, the lemon juice and vanilla sugar. The mixture is sticky and thick.
- With wet hands shape hazelnut-sized balls and place them on the tray. Press a whole almond or hazelnut into the middle of each.
- Bake at 160 °C for 15-18 minutes until the tops crack slightly and are pale golden. Cool on a rack and store in an airtight box.
Based on: Malatinszky Fanny szakácskönyve (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Shape the balls with wet hands so the mixture does not stick.
- Toast the hazelnuts first for more aroma.
- Do not overbake, as the inside hardens when cool.
- Dipped in chocolate they become a festive treat.
Frequently asked questions
Are they flour-free?
Yes, there is no flour in them, but people with gluten sensitivity should check the ingredients of the icing sugar and vanilla sugar.
How long do they keep?
In an airtight box for 1-2 weeks.
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