dessert recipes

Oregon Hazelnut Meringue Bits


cookies

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup oregon hazelnuts (finely chopped)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup saltine cracker crumbs

Beat egg whites and salt until very stiff. Add sugar slowly and keep beating. Fold in Oregon hazelnuts, chocolate and cracker crumbs. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 13 to 15 minutes at 350. * COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Oregon Hazelnut Industry and The Hazelnut Marketing Board