Mom T's Chocolate Walnut Cookies

This recipe is one of my families favorites. My mom only makes these for Christmas.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2  cups walnuts, ground in a blender
• 7  tablespoons  cocoa
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2  extra large egg whites, beaten lightly
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Whisk together confectioners sugar, nuts, cocoa and salt. Add egg whites and vanilla. Stir until combined.
3. Form into tablespoons size round balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Press balls with bottom of glass to flatten slightly.
4. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the tops appear dry and light in color.