Parchment paper, place on baking sheet

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a medium size bowl and using an electric mixer whisk egg whites until they form glossy medium hard peaks, approximately 3-5 minutes. Begin slowly adding sugar to the mixture and then add vanilla extract. When the eggs form medium hard peaks use a spatula to gently fold in almonds.

Using a tablespoon gently place heaps of cookies mixture onto the parchment paper, leaving a 1 inch space around the individual cookies on all sides. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and turn the oven to 250 degrees F. When the oven comes to temperature, place the cookies back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.