Hazelnut Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly grease cookie sheets.
2. 2
   Beat until frothy the egg whites.
3. 3
   Add about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition the sugar.
4. 4
   Continue beating the meringue until stiff peaks are formed.
5. 5
   Fold the hazelnuts into the meringue mixture.
6. 6
   Shape dough into balls about 1/2-inch in diameter. Place on the cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Bake at 300° for 25 minutes.
8. 8
   With a spatula, carefully remove cookies from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
9. 9
   Makes about 4 dozen cookies.