Hazelnut Meringues

Directions

1. Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees
2. In a food processor, pulse hazelnuts until finely ground.
3. Bring 2-3 inches of water to boil in the bottom of double boiler or other pot. (Choose a pot for which you have a heatproof bowl that sits on the rim of the pot)
4. Use the insert to the double boiler or a heatproof bowl and add the egg whites, sugar and pinch of salt and mix well.
5. Set bowl or insert over (not in) boiling water and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is warm to the touch. About 4 -5 minutes
6. Remove bowl/insert from the heat and use an electric mixture to beat the mixture on high speed until thick and glossy. About 5 minutes
7. Fold ground hazelnuts into the mixture with a rubber spatula
8. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
9. Drop a Heaping Tablespoon of batter on parchment keeping each Tablespoon 2 inches apart from each other.
10. Bake until cracked on top. About 18 minutes
11. Let meringues cool to room temperature

Store in an airtight container.