I remember a nuttier version of this cookie from when I was growing up on the Iron Range. I rediscovered them a few years ago while traveling in Positano. I love this recipe as it is more kid friendly than the ones I grew up with. However, I frequently cut the sugar down to 1 3/4 Cups (now that I'm all grown up I have less of a sweet tooth).

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There are many versions of this cookie. This one is a nutty Meringue cookie. I make them with a lot of different combinations and kinds of nuts, such as hazelnuts, pistachios, almonds, pine nuts, and walnuts. Sometimes I even use coconut as part of the mix. I use my KitchenAid for almost the entire process.

They are absolutely great with cappucio after dinner!
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