Holiday Meringue Cookies

2 egg whites
Dash salt
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c miniature chocolate chips
1 c chopped walnuts
4 Tbsp crushed peppermint candy
Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl at high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat to form soft peaks. Add sugar, 1 Tbsp at a time, beating after each addition. Meringue should be stiff and shiny. Fold in vanilla, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets, leaving about 1 1/2" space between cookies. Sprinkle with candy. Bake 40 minutes at 250º. Cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container.
Makes 3 dozen.
Source: Deanna Naivar

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