Cigarette Cookies|Cigarette russe]|Crispy Cigarette Cookies recipe without oven

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are a healthier nut alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean offers a natural flavor with no additives.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Whisk egg whites in a bowl until frothy.

Gradually add sugar while continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form.

Mix in vanilla extract and salt until combined.

Sift flour into the egg mixture and gently fold until just combined.

Melt butter and fold into the batter until smooth.

Spread a thin layer of batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 5-7 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before shaping.

Melt chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.

Spread melted chocolate on one side of the cookie and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.

Roll the cookie into a cylinder shape while still warm and let cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

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