3 lg. egg whites
2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired

Beat egg whites until stiff. Add all other ingredients (pecans last). Grease baking sheet (cookie sheet). Drop on cookie sheet by spoonfuls. Bake in 300 degree oven until firm, about 10 minutes. Do not brown, do not overcook. Yield: about 3 dozen.