Spumetti (Choclate Hazelnut Merangues)

[Holly]

I moved to Italy when I was nine, and this was one of the first things i learned to make. Delicious!

Spumetti

1 lb. hazelnut meats, coarsely chopped
1 lb. confectioner's sugar
1 oz. cocoa (2tbls.)
2 tsps. cinnamon
5-6 egg whites

Preheat oven to 325 F. Cut baking pan liner paper or brown paper to fit 2 baking sheets and grease lightly. Put hazelnuts, confectioner's sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon in a large bowl; add egg whites and mix well until mixture is well blended--about 5 minutes. Wet hands with water and break off small pieces of mixture (about 1 tbl.) and shape into round balls. Place on baking sheets, 1 inch apart, and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Makes approx. 3 ½ dozen

[ChristmasPenguin]

Wow that sounds pretty good! I am a dessert kind of person, so please post any more yummy recipes you have!