WASP NEST COOKIES

Steps:

• Prepare cookie sheets by greasing and flouring; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 300F/150°C.
• Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook until mixture reaches thread stage (230F/110C). Remove from heat.
• Stir in almonds and chocolate chips using a wooden spoon.
• Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• Gradually add icing sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until well blended.
• Add almond and chocolate mixture and stir well.
• Drop by half teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cookies are very dry.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Transfer to wire racks to cook completely.