ALMOND - CHOCOLATE COOKIES†

(MANDEL – SCHOKOLADE GEBÄCK)

6          egg whites (large eggs)

1   1/2  cups sugar

1          lb. almonds (finely ground)

9          oz. semi-sweet chocolate (grated)

1          teaspoon cinnamon

1          teaspoon lemon juice

Place egg white and sugar into a large bowl and beat together for about 5 minutes or until frothy.  Stir in the almonds, chocolate, cinnamon and lemon juice.  With a teaspoon drop the batter onto a greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.  Let the cookie sheets sit for 5-6 hours or overnight to dry.  Bake in a preheated oven at 180° for 10-12 minutes.

Makes about 100 cookies.