2 egg whites, beat until foamy
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. pecans, finely chopped (or coconut)
1 tsp. vanilla
6 oz. chocolate chips (optional)

Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time to egg whites, while whipping. Heat oven to 400 degrees while mixing cookies. Drop by teaspoons onto FOIL-LINED cookie sheet. Place in oven and TURN OFF HEAT. Leave in oven overnight.