Filbert Macaroons

• 3 egg whites
• 18 teaspoon salt
• 1 13 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 12 lb filberts, lightly toasted and finely ground
• 23 cup granulated sugar

1. Beat egg whites and salt until very soft peaks form.
2. Gradually add brown sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved, about 10-15 minutes.
4. Fold in ground filberts.
5. Flavor with vanilla.
6. Drop by teaspoonsfull onto about 2/3 cup granulated sugar in small dish.
7. Transfer carefully to lightly greased baking sheets.
8. Bake in slow oven, 325 degrees F. for 8 minutes.

egg whites, salt, brown sugar, vanilla, ground, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/filbert-macaroons-116499 (may not work)