6 eggs, separated
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. vanilla
Choose 1 or more of following:
1 c. nuts, broken up
1 pkg. chocolate chips, lg.
1 c. chopped candied fruit (great Christmas cookie)

Heat the oven to 300 degrees. Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a deep mixer bowl. Whip on highest speed until soft peaks appear. Slowly add sugar, cream of tartar and vanilla as you continue whipping. Continue whipping until the whites will form stiff peaks and appear dry. Fold in selected chips, nuts or fruits.