2 egg whites
2/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. chocolate bits or Cornflakes or crisp rice cereal
1 c. coconut (optional)

Beat egg whites until foamy. Be sure eggs are at room temperature before using. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff. Add salt and vanilla and mix well. Add pecans and choice of other ingredients.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop cookies by teaspoon on ungreased foil covered cookie sheets. Place cookies in oven and immediately turn oven off. Leave cookies in closed oven overnight. Yield: 2 dozen cookies.