2 egg whites
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 c. sugar
6 oz. chocolate bits
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

Beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff enough to hold up in peaks, but not dry. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating thoroughly. Fold in chocolate bits an extract. Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased brown paper and bake at 300 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool and then remove from paper. Makes 20 cookies. Can be doubled, tripled, etc.