Meringue Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar
chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Beat egg whites until frothy.
Add salt and vanilla.
Beat until soft peaks form.
Add sugar, a little at a time.
Beat until a little rubbed between your fingers no longer feels grainy.* Drop by teaspoonfuls on a cookie sheet, covered with foil. Bake at 275\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until lightly brown.
Makes about 35 cookies.