Nut Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Beat egg yolks with brown sugar until light and pale, about 2-3 minutes, then fold in the chopped nut meats.

In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites with a few grains of salt until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold the egg white mixture into the nut and yolk mixture in two additions to preserve airiness.

Sift flour over the batter and fold gently until just combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.

Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Bake for 12 minutes until light golden and just firm to the touch.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.