Surprise Meringues

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 4 Dozen

Ingredients

• 3  egg whites
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup  miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped pecans or 1⁄4 cup walnuts

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl beat egg whites and cream of tarter until soft peaks form.
2. Gradually add sugar, salt and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 5-8 minutes.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes or until light brown.
6. Cool on baking sheets.