3-Ingredient Hazelnut Cookies

Light and crispy cookies made with just hazelnuts, egg white, and sugar. These delicate cookies feature a perfect balance of nutty flavor and sweetness.

12 servings
48 min

Ingredients

  • cup skin-on hazelnuts
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • cup sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Wrap nuts in a kitchen towel and let steam 1 minute. Rub nuts in towel to remove loose skins (don't worry about skins that don't come off) and let cool completely. Pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

    20 min

  2. 2.

    Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed (or using a whisk), beat egg white and salt in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in sugar and chopped hazelnuts until well combined.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Using a tablespoon, spoon batter onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, spacing about 2" apart. Bake cookies until golden brown, 16-18 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool.

    18 min