Meringue Cookies or Cloud Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1-2 cup chocolate chips (mini or regular)

Directions

1. 1

   Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Add vanilla.

2. 2

   Gradually add sugar, beat until stiff. (Don't over beat though or they get 'tough'!) Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.

3. 3

   Drop by teaspoonful on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake until dry at 300 degrees, about 20-25 minutes (sometimes this takes 35-45 minutes).

4. 4

   Note: you can also add 2 Tbls of cocoa to make Chocolate Clouds.