1. Heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until stiff.
3. Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add chocolate chips and vanilla.
5. Put 2 layers of paper towels on a cookie sheet.
6. Drop meringue by tablespoonfuls onto the paper towels.
7. Bake 15 minutes.