My personal favorite Christmas cookie.  The lightness of  meringue, the crunch of walnuts and oatmeal.  What could be more perfect. 

                            Mom's Angel Puffs

 2              egg whites

 1 1/2        cups  confectioner's sugar -- sifted

 1/4          tsp.  Salt

 1/2          tsp.  Almond extract

 1/8          tsp.  Cream of tarter

 1/2          cups  walnuts, English -- chopped fine

 1/2           cup  quick oats -- uncooked 

Beat egg whites with salt until they hold a stiff peak.  Add cream of tarter, sugar and flavoring.  Beat five minutes more. Divide in half.  Add nuts and oats to half of meringue mixture.   

Drop 1/2 inch balls onto greased sheet.  Make an indentation and swirl the remaining meringue over top.   

Bake in a slow oven: 325 degrees for 15 - 18 minutes.  Remove from sheet immediately.

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