Chocolate Almond Macaroons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Butter generously a large cookie sheet.
Beat egg whites and salt until stiff, but not dry.
Beat in sugar, a little at a time; beat until mixture is thick and glossy (mixture should stand in peaks).
Fold in almonds, vanilla and melted chocolate.
Drop macaroons by teaspoonfuls, onto a well-greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Careful not to overbake, as the cookies will lose their texture.