Rustic Hazelnut Cookies

Rustic hazelnut cookies. And the making continues! These cookies are excellent for dipping or enjoying as a simple snack. A rustic and good cookie, just the way I like them, like the ones from old times, without too many frills. The hazelnuts are ours, not the prettiest but certainly tasty, so every use enriches them with flavor. I found this recipe in my recipe drawer and decided to share it with you. As I always write, I try to give you recipes that I can assure will yield a great result. I stay in my niche with tradition and rural passion. I’m fortunate to have excellent raw materials, many of which we produce in the family, including some cheeses, freshly milled flour, and grains grown locally. I don’t live in the city, so I try to source food from the area, except for a few items I have to buy from large retailers. I don’t like racing through supermarkets either; I prefer spending my time in other ways, and I buy some things online. It saves time, fuel, cars, and pollution. I can dedicate my hours outside of work to my family and my passions.

Here I’m writing about this crunchy and tasty cookie, made with the eggs from my hens and the hazelnuts from the field.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Affordable
  • Preparation time: 1 Hour
  • Portions: 35 cookies
  • Cooking methods: Electric oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 2.2 lbs flour
  • 7 oz chopped hazelnuts (Toasted)
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup sunflower oil
  • 1 packet baking ammonia

Tools

  • Rolling Pins
  • Bowls
  • Baking Mats
  • Baking Trays

Steps

  • In a bowl, put the flour sifted with the baking ammonia, then all the other ingredients. Mix well.

  • Form a homogeneous dough

  • Then roll it out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch; cut into rectangles approximately 1 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches

  • And pass the surface in granulated sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about fifteen minutes.

  • I didn’t pass some of them in sugar, to make them less sweet. They are very delicious and great for dipping or as an afternoon snack.

Some extra tips.

They keep at room temperature; let them cool and close them in a bread bag. I’ve also tried the whole wheat version, and I assure you they’re excellent! Naturally, you can change the shape. You can replace milk with almond milk.

FAQ (Questions and Answers)

  • Can I eliminate the eggs?

    Of course, the final result changes, but you can increase the amount of milk as a substitute.

  • Can I use brown sugar

    Yes, and they are even more delicious.

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Enza Squillacioti

This blog is dedicated to the truest and simplest traditional cuisine. Here, we not only talk about food but also offer practical advice for impeccable results. Dive into a world of recipes, stories, and insights on wild herbs and forgotten foods, to thoroughly understand the customs and roots of our gastronomic culture.

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