2 egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Pinch of salt
1 c. walnuts (optional)
2/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips

Before mixing, heat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat first 3 ingredients until foamy. Add 2/3 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until stiff, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla and fold in 1 cup chocolate chips and walnuts.

Drop batter onto GREASED cookie sheet, about a teaspoon per cookie. Makes 48 cookies. After putting in oven, immediately turn off the heat. Let stand in oven 4 hours or better overnight.