Posted by FootsieBear 8/29/2001 5:41 am

Source: Mom

3 egg whites
1 1/2 pounds hazelnuts, finely ground
1 pound confectioners' sugar
Maraschino cherries, cut in half

Beat egg whites stiffly. Add sugar gradually and add hazelnuts slowly. Put into cookie press. Press out cookie, onto lightly greased cookie sheet, put cherry half in center.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or till light brown. Remove at once from cookie sheet.