This will take a minute or minute and a half for each bowlful. Slowly add the sugar while continuing to beat. Once the sugar is added, beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy. Fold in nuts. If you reserved nuts for decoration, sprinkle them on the drops before baking.
Drop spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Essentially, the cookies will dry out.