Oregon Hazelnut Cookiescookies 8 egg whites 2 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 lb oregon hazelnuts - finely chopped 1/2 lb whole oregon hazelnuts 1 water 1 confectioners sugar Beat the egg whites until stiff, then gradually add the sugar and continue beating for about 1/4 hour, then add vanilla and grated nuts. Refrigerate for several hours, then drop by teaspoonfuls on unglazed paper-covered cookie sheets. Press a whole hazelnut into the center of each cookie. Let stand overnight, then bake in 300 oven for approximately 1 hour, or until cookies can be lifted from paper. While still warm, ice lightly with frosting made by stirring water into 1 cup of confectioners' sugar until it is creamy. * COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Oregon Hazelnut Industry and The Hazelnut Marketing Board |
