2 egg whites
pinch of salt
¼ t cream of tartar
⅔ c sugar
½ t vanilla
1 c chocolate chips
½ c chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350°. Beat egg whites til foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar. Beat until stiff. Add vanilla, chips, and nuts. Drop by teaspoon on foil or lightly greased cookie sheet (you need two good-sized cookie sheets). Place in oven — turn off heat immediately. Do not open oven for at least eight hours. Remove cookies carefully and keep in tight container. Makes 40–50 cookies. NOTE: either use mini bits or chop the others. They do not melt.