Brutti ma Buoni, meaning “ugly but good” in Italian, are crunchy-gooey meringue cookies with nuts; usually hazelnuts, but sometimes almonds.

Crispy on the outside, soft & chewy on the inside, these Italian Hazelnut Meringues (aka brutti ma buoni) are sure to impress!

These cookies are crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. Only 3 ingredients - no butter, no oil.

Brutti ma Buoni - the recipe for these traditional cookies from the Italian region of Lombardy, made with left over egg whites and hazelnuts

Only 3 ingredients and no flour, no butter, no oil