Nut and Spice Cookie Recipes - Just Cookies

Ingredients 

• 1 1/4 cups/125 g coarsely chopped hazelnuts

• 2/3 cup/140 g granulated sugar

• 3 tbsp all-purpose/plain flour

• 1 tbsp cornstarch/corn flour

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 3 tbsp butter, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten

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Method:

1. Stir together the hazelnuts, sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl.

2. Add the butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir in the egg whites. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/gas 6. Line two cookie sheets with aluminum foil.

4. Drop 1/2 tablespoons of the dough 2 inches (5 cm) apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

5. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to racks to cool.