SURPRISE MERINGUES

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Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories Candy

Time 45m

Yield 4 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

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3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts

Steps:

In a mixing bowl beat egg whites and cream of tarter until soft peaks form.
Gradually add sugar, salt and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 5-8 minutes.
Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
Bake at 300° for 30 minutes or until light brown.
Cool on baking sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.5, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Sodium 118.7, Carbohydrate 66.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 61.6, Protein 5.1