Hazelnut Iced Cookies
I wanted to make an Easter cookie that was really special, something different from the usual. After some reflection, I decided to use an old recipe I had left in the drawer of memories, in the list of sweets to make; I keep a list updated with ideas and memories, just to avoid preparing the same things all the time; my children always said: “Do you like this dessert? Okay, you won’t eat it anymore, because my mom will find another to make and this will end up forgotten.” Not anymore, I can share the recipes with you, and I like that. Naturally, the base consists of flour, eggs, sugar, butter, and hazelnuts. Hazelnuts are homemade for me, collected with my own hands, shelled, toasted, and ground. It’s a long job that keeps me busy during the winter, but now it’s another reason to use them.
I prepared simple cookies; the cookies I used to eat as a child just for Easter, using my classic base ingredients: flour, eggs, butter, sugar, and obviously hazelnuts. The result is a crumbly and fragrant cookie, decorated with royal icing and Easter-themed designs. I think they can be a great idea as an Easter gift, especially for children who don’t like chocolate. It’s a small sweet and delicious thought that can be appreciated by everyone.
And if you want to personalize them, you can change the designs according to the occasion. In any case, I am sure these cookies will be appreciated by everyone who tastes them. I hope my passion for cooking can shine through these delicious creations.
Later you will find other recipes for the holiday table! Go and take a look!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 1 Hour
- Portions: 60 cookies, but it depends on the size.
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
Flour, butter, and sugar…
- 8 cups flour (plus flour for the work surface)
- 1 1/2 cups hazelnut flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 packets baking ammonia
- 1 as needed royal icing (3 egg whites)
- 1 food coloring (Your choice)
Tools
Not much needed… Work surface, rolling pin, cookie cutters, and baking sheets; to avoid using too much paper, I use silicone mats. Every tool I use, you’ll find Here
Steps
The dough is very simple… It takes patience for the decoration… Nothing more!
Pour all the ingredients into a bowl and mix, then knead on the work surface. You will get a smooth and firm dough, but not too firm.
Roll out the dough with the rolling pin using a little flour to prevent sticking, I used a 2.5-inch diameter cookie cutter. I made other shapes but I have no photo. Bake in an already hot oven and set them ready to glaze
While the cookies bake, prepare the icing and also color small quantities for decoration
Now spread the icing and have fun decorating
In this case, I used Easter decorations with flowers
But your imagination can make the difference! Good luck!
They last for many days without refrigeration. They are a welcome gift and a tasty breakfast, a sweet and healthy snack for children. You can also prepare them in their company for a pleasant and festive afternoon!
