2 egg whites
2/3 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans (opt.)
1 c. chocolate bits (opt.)
1 c. coconut or corn flakes or crispy rice cereal

Bring eggs to room temperature. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff. Add salt and vanilla; mix well. Add any mixture of optional ingredients desired. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop cookies by spoonful on ungreased foil covered cookie sheet. Place cookies in oven and immediately turn off oven. Leave cookies in closed oven overnight. Yield: 2 dozen. (Do not open door to peek or cookies will fail.)