Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Hazelnut Financiers By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 9, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Johnny Miller Yield: 2 dozen French cookies flavored with brown butter and ground nuts, financiers gained their name for their resemblance to gold bars (they are usually baked in rectangular pans). We formed oursin miniature tart pans, though mini muffin pans will work just as well. Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pans ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pans ⅓ cup finely ground blanched hazelnuts (from about ½ cup whole), plus 24 whole, toasted, for garnish ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt 3 large egg whites 1 tablespoon brandy, Cognac, or rum ½ cup seedless apricot jam Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush 24 cups of mini tart pans with butter; dust lightly with flour, tapping out excess. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. When it begins to sizzle, reduce heat to medium. Cook, swirling skillet occasionally, until butter is browned and fragrant. Skim foam from top, leaving liquid butter behind; remove from heat and let cool. Whisk to combine flour, ground hazelnuts, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add egg whites, and whisk until smooth. Stir in brandy. Pour in cooled butter, leaving any dark brown sediment in skillet; whisk to combine. Let batter stand at room temperature 20 minutes or, covered, up to 1 day. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon of batter into each prepared cup, filling each about two-thirds full. Place pans on baking sheets and bake, rotating halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 13 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool 10 minutes before unmolding. Heat jam in a small saucepan over medium, stirring, until melted. Let cool 5 minutes, then brush some over each cake. Place 1 hazelnut on top. Cookies are best served the same day they are baked. Print