Bruti Ma Buo
Makes 5 dozen

1 cup egg whites
1 3/4 cups white sugar
5 1/3 cups (13 ounces) blanched almonds, chopped
2 cups (10 ounces) hazelnuts, skinned and chopped
                   
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 
2. Let egg whites stand until at room temperature. Beat the
   whites until lightly foamy. Add the sugar gradually as you
   beat. Beat until soft peaks are formed. Fold in the nuts. 
3. Transfer this all to a large saucepot. Cook over low heat,
   stirring all the time, until it thickens and turns a little brown,
   about 10 mins. 
4. Spoon the cookies onto greased baking sheets by the teaspoonful,
   about 1-1-1/2" apart. Bake about 22 mins, or until dry. Remove and
   place on a wire rack to cool.