MaddyS Meringue Cookies - egg whites

Method

• Beat egg whites, salt, cream of tartar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
• Add sugar gradually, beating well until sugar is dissolved and meringue peaks are stiff.
• Fold in chocolate chips.
• Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment (or greased waxed paper).
• Drop mix by spoonful on to parchment, leaving a space of 1 inch between cookies.
• Place in preheated 400°F oven; immediately reduce oven temperature to 275°F.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then turn oven off.
• Leave cookies in oven (to dry) without opening door for several hours or until oven is cool.