Hazelnut Macaroons

         

Makes about 40 macaroons

• 3 egg whites
• a pinch of Himalayan salt
• 150g / 3/4 cup organic sugar
• 250g ground hazelnuts 
• some extra hazelnuts for decoration
• baking paper

         

Preparation time: about 20 minutes
Leave standing: about 4 hours
Baking time: about 20 minutes

1. Line the tray with the baking paper. Whip the egg whites with salt until they become a firm snow.  Add half the sugar and beat/mix until the mix shines. Stir in the rest of the sugar. 
   
2. Mix ground hazelnuts into the egg snow.  Use two teaspoons to place dollops of the macaroons mix onto the baking sheet. Place one hazelnut atop each dollop.  Let the macaroons dry for 3-4 hours at room temperature.
3. Preheat the oven to 350F. Bake the macaroons for 15-20 min. Place the macaroons on a cooling rack.  
4. Serve at room temperature and enjoy. :)

         

Based on internet research I have found that hazelnuts provide the following benefits:

• cardiovascular benefits
• cancer prevention 
• muscles
• skin health
• bone and joint health
• nervous system
• digestive tract health
• high in B vitamins