Thursday, December 6, 2012

Feast Day of Saint Nicholas

Bishop Nicholas of Myra
In honor of the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas (270 - December 6, 343), here is something to celebrate with: 

Haselnussmakronen (German Hazelnut Macaroons)
When St. Nicholas comes there is always a large tray of assorted cookies ready for him and any other visitors who might call during Advent

¾ cup (6 oz) sugar
1 cup (7½ oz) ground hazelnuts (filberts) or almonds
1½ tablespoons cocoa
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites
pinch of salt


Whisk egg whites until stiff. Add the sugar and continue whisking until the mixture stands in stiff peaks. Add the remaining ingredients and fold in gently. Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture onto a greased baking sheet at least 1-inch apart. Allow to stand. Bake in oven at 300° for ½ hour. Carefully transfer to a cooling tray and store in an airtight container. They will keep for several weeks.

Read more a Nicholas Center

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