Snack: Ovenly's Hazelnut Maple Orange Cookies

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Ovenly's Hazelnut Maple Orange Cookies

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

4 1/3 cups hazelnuts
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 egg whites
Zest of 1 small orange or tangerine
Maple sugar, for dusting
Whole hazelnuts, for decoration

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until they form a coarse meal; the pieces should not be larger than about 1/8 inch in diameter. Transfer the ground nuts to a bowl. Add the sugar, syrup, egg whites and zest. Using a rubber spatula, mix the ingredients together until well combined. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let sit until slightly dry to the touch, about 10 minutes. Using your hands or a small scoop, form or roll the dough into 1-ounce balls. Coat in maple sugar and top with a whole hazelnut by pressing it into the dough. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
NotesThis recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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