Wasp nest cookies

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsBlanched Almonds
1cupPowdered sugar
8ouncesChocolate; grated
1cupGranulated sugar
3Egg whites; beaten stiff
1teaspoonVanilla

Directions

Split almonds and heat with powdered sugar in frying pan, stirring constantly until nuts are well covered with lightly caramelized sugar. Mix grated chocolate with granulated sugar and beat into egg whites. Add vanilla and cooled nuts. Drop from teaspoon on well-floured pans in slow oven, 300 degrees. Let cool and remove from pans.

This recipe is from America Cooks, copyright 1917.

Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by "Bonnie" <solomon1@...> on Nov 4, 1997