Haselnussmakronen
Chewy German macaroons of ground hazelnuts, egg white and sugar set on wafers and baked for 25 minutes at 160C.
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Haselnussmakronen, Step by Step
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Heat the oven to 160°C / 320°F and line two trays. Set the wafers on the trays.
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Whisk the egg whites and salt to soft peaks. Whisk in the sugar a spoonful at a time to stiff glossy peaks. Whisk in the vanilla.
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Fold in the hazelnuts and lemon zest gently.
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Spoon a tablespoon of the mix on each wafer.
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Bake for 25 minutes until pale gold. Cool on the trays.
Notes for Getting It Right
- Fold the nuts in gently.
- Grind the nuts fine but not to a paste.
- Cool on the tray to firm up.
Serving Suggestions
- Coffee
- Tea
- Mulled wine
Keeping and Reheating
Keeps for 3 weeks in a tin.
What's in a Serving
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