2 egg whites
pinch of salt
2/3 c. sugar
1 c. small semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. Black English walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add salt. Gradually beat in the sugar until egg mixture looks like meringue. With a large spoon, fold in chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop the batter by rounded teaspoons onto a piece of foil (not a cookie sheet). Put the foil in the oven directly on the rack. Immediately turn oven off and do not open the door until the next morning or for at least 4 hours.

Makes about 2 dozen.