Meringue Teasers

Beware: These are tasty little devils! For a flair, add food coloring or change flavors by using different extracts, mint chips, coconut, or whatever ingredient you choose.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup chocolate chips
• 1  cup  nuts, finely chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat egg whites while gradually adding sugar; keep beating at medium-high speed until stiff.
3. Add salt, vanilla; fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
4. Cover 2 cookie sheets with foil or parchment paper; drop batter by teaspoon onto cookie sheets.
5. Place cookie sheets in oven; turn oven OFF! Do not open the door for 6 hours or overnight.