MIX SUGAR, VANILLA, AND CINNAMON TOGETHER AND SET ASIDE.  IN SEPARATE BOWL PUT EGG WHITES AND SALT.  BEAT UNTIL VERY STIFF.  ADD SUGAR MIXTURE SLOWLY; CONTINUE BEATING.  FOLD IN NUTS.

DROP BY TEASPOON ONTO GREASED COOKIE SHEET.  BAKE IN 275- DEGREE OVEN FOR 30 MINUTES.  REMOVE FROM SHEET IMMEDIATELY AND COOL ON RACK.  STORE IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS.