Brutti ma buoni
Brutti ma buoni are a traditional type of Italian cookie made with almonds and vanilla. They are perfect treat for any time of day, especially when enjoyed together with a good glass of sparkling wine or a mug of coffee or hot chocolate.
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Livello MASTERY
90 min
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Livello MASTERY
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90 min
INGREDIENTI:
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- 1 ¼ lb almonds
- ½ lb egg white
- 1 lb sugar
- 1 oz butter
- cinnamon to taste
- 1 package vanilla powder (or vanilla extract)
PREPARAZIONE:
Blanch the almonds in boiling water, then roast on an oven tray and finely chop them.
Whisk the egg whites to firm peaks, add the chopped almonds, sugar, a bit of cinnamon and vanilla extract, slowly stirring with a spoon.
Put everything into a saucepan over a very low heat until it dries up, stirring continuously for about half an hour.
Butter an oven sheet and spoon small dollops onto it giving them a round shape.
Turn on the oven on a low heat (260°F), put the sheet in and bake for about 40 minutes. Take out of the oven and allow to cool.
They can be kept in tightly closed tins for some time.